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 2499840 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2501227 epoch_slot_no: 17227 block_no: 2499723 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1176 time: 2019-04-25 21:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd8b7b76932b81ac757e92e37a71f06f5128ebeb0469f2131887515cbfe35f1cbBlock Operator
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