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 2495364 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2496751 epoch_slot_no: 12751 block_no: 2495247 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2586 time: 2019-04-24 20:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x65ffef9b37171190c540d4f49d14a6a896e7afdd9e8f2fe32eb3c4300d8f9e1aBlock Operator
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