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 2495466 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2496853 epoch_slot_no: 12853 block_no: 2495349 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1205 time: 2019-04-24 21:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf677ad99c691b4ae86ce3745c56b676f5d7f88d940ff6fda1cec94369edf624cBlock Operator
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