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 2499475 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2500862 epoch_slot_no: 16862 block_no: 2499358 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 987 time: 2019-04-25 19:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfcfb6ca1773ff56d0c2283a4bffd557bca9f8eb8c556c44d3017d97813bbb80eBlock Operator
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