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 2495383 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2496770 epoch_slot_no: 12770 block_no: 2495266 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1108 time: 2019-04-24 20:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5f46b4be54df42d5aadd6e262bb9ca6009d45357366f317db7c28ddf1665455bBlock Operator
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