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 2494860 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2496247 epoch_slot_no: 12247 block_no: 2494743 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4014 time: 2019-04-24 17:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x115521f2d01cafd6ebb93de8dc53df137c5b42275f2d075b7deceaf16366da9eBlock Operator
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