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 2494402 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2495789 epoch_slot_no: 11789 block_no: 2494285 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3116 time: 2019-04-24 15:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb6a96b45f48f5fd4831ee552779db1c3c214b43b4698ee00ab4333f1f048a566Block Operator
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