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 2499742 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2501129 epoch_slot_no: 17129 block_no: 2499625 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2019-04-25 20:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x242734cb4e7aeec95f384ff6d0390e28a6f51cb4dc055405df9b36a1e54f40c5Block Operator
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