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 2494387 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2495774 epoch_slot_no: 11774 block_no: 2494270 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2111 time: 2019-04-24 15:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcc5547cbdd5298813f7011fd58e928edf3e2d592cff1170b7d9548a5f7f3f1a6Block Operator
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