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 2499890 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2501277 epoch_slot_no: 17277 block_no: 2499773 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1176 time: 2019-04-25 21:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x792ff5780d8d3a35931a8c78b1a02d5fc55200b25fe81377c5a9a365cee37499Block Operator
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