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 2500097 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2501484 epoch_slot_no: 17484 block_no: 2499980 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2019-04-25 22:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd5f519f5fd1d4949342c7f03ede218ead9a17b92a3a36220de93a6322c89b15fBlock Operator
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