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 2494450 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2495837 epoch_slot_no: 11837 block_no: 2494333 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1593 time: 2019-04-24 15:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcfe8f241b8ae6fef20a27f51ebb9459e704df08eed1bb848e0fb6cbe7af89ebdBlock Operator
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