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 2494359 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2495746 epoch_slot_no: 11746 block_no: 2494242 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2019-04-24 15:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3ed847619fc36e9c78582dd632d4e7ed04cd5eb1b2276d9bab9f73af39fd4591Block Operator
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