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 2495760 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2497147 epoch_slot_no: 13147 block_no: 2495643 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2296 time: 2019-04-24 22:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc175d1a146720004a848cd7c7437351cdd24395a8fad10ce4ad36870cdac0849Block Operator
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