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 2496311 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2497698 epoch_slot_no: 13698 block_no: 2496194 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1311 time: 2019-04-25 01:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7965e05623a591d3b7376de29837741b26792853654e5fd3a10e9664e284aea8Block Operator
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