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 2494824 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2496211 epoch_slot_no: 12211 block_no: 2494707 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1387 time: 2019-04-24 17:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xae4b2f15bf816db9bf6f63a1c3aa7311ebae1bab939cf6ac31e7334cea88fa03Block Operator
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