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 2499370 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2500757 epoch_slot_no: 16757 block_no: 2499253 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4223 time: 2019-04-25 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0b232bd9e268301dbe2de1124bc69e66c1ca649023b2f10e0e3a1544fcb2189bBlock Operator
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