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 2495333 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2496720 epoch_slot_no: 12720 block_no: 2495216 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2870 time: 2019-04-24 20:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3328521d432fd39cae887e70a2815fef888eb6e223559e9cb488e8f396527f03Block Operator
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