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 2495958 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2497345 epoch_slot_no: 13345 block_no: 2495841 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2019-04-24 23:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x723b23f384677de7b0f723e6d4c74bfee73b04e2dc5e054cb370540a1a3f2b22Block Operator
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