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 2495080 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2496467 epoch_slot_no: 12467 block_no: 2494963 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2455 time: 2019-04-24 19:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfc17a4af6a8763cd8d8bda4eeb687d5d983a4b1fdb8a4f558e1277493736e900Block Operator
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