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 2494640 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2496027 epoch_slot_no: 12027 block_no: 2494523 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1650 time: 2019-04-24 16:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8168fca52ef5b1c7d6799cdd70548a93fbebad9f8bdbc4805e7c0daeafa27ffeBlock Operator
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