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 2496491 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2497878 epoch_slot_no: 13878 block_no: 2496374 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1319 time: 2019-04-25 02:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9727982d0a6a02634ea1a15107e5e54af86c6d5b4eeb8447c5f5909a32b0fe40Block Operator
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