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 2495066 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2496453 epoch_slot_no: 12453 block_no: 2494949 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1387 time: 2019-04-24 18:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x11b52b11f1e74d1de2af05c9f734dec455e22848e97d51bd7d1db5b34dd439faBlock Operator
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