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 2495974 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2497361 epoch_slot_no: 13361 block_no: 2495857 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1849 time: 2019-04-24 23:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd00b87fe34554cae44b0966a0b2bbd5f4d778c0a551b10c2b82db60a4c22c1b4Block Operator
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