A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2494351 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2495738 epoch_slot_no: 11738 block_no: 2494234 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1753 time: 2019-04-24 14:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4f1d2a6c35aae975293b060a3bf462fa827624878469e07617ad88ae90e00f68Block Operator
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