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 2499400 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2500787 epoch_slot_no: 16787 block_no: 2499283 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2976 time: 2019-04-25 19:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3a85507c2c39f6c96b43889d44fa05fa92de064367976ec75b350d3c32a09e8bBlock Operator
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