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 2499964 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2501351 epoch_slot_no: 17351 block_no: 2499847 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2283 time: 2019-04-25 22:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2ebe4d63360cfd48386ca746261c3c012b5fc84d1947c94031e77fe91a21d86dBlock Operator
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