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 2495950 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2497337 epoch_slot_no: 13337 block_no: 2495833 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 7675 time: 2019-04-24 23:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x594b8b4df47b770afd6d755d89c3bc0aeb5fce02828da022ef0e8196d8f77f4bBlock Operator
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