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 2494875 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2496262 epoch_slot_no: 12262 block_no: 2494758 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5212 time: 2019-04-24 17:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x051ec55b7b614796044fd06a6cae2cd06056d3f1edb22af2d9ed9abe8927b596Block Operator
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