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 2495257 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2496644 epoch_slot_no: 12644 block_no: 2495140 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2048 time: 2019-04-24 19:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9ca28ca380908846d1492445259b3e676f75adba01dbd63247ce80d7a9d0a3c9Block Operator
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