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 2499564 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2500951 epoch_slot_no: 16951 block_no: 2499447 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1168 time: 2019-04-25 19:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xabd53373353c371bc489b97f6100a7e61e99e9260da83433966c0c48d714d9b7Block Operator
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