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 2494555 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2495942 epoch_slot_no: 11942 block_no: 2494438 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2455 time: 2019-04-24 16:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5e6e0695e8889b907ae8bf165279d242647406e7366b9f1667fd4a885a234220Block Operator
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