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 2499490 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2500877 epoch_slot_no: 16877 block_no: 2499373 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2019-04-25 19:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x18772246de7ee471156b94349408703bf48843d7cfbbf4866e5cff952f3da3e0Block Operator
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