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 2495470 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2496857 epoch_slot_no: 12857 block_no: 2495353 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2365 time: 2019-04-24 21:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5bb249411d4d9e00363eafeb65754310b549ba1af3dd985046cc3aab21d525deBlock Operator
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