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 2500120 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2501507 epoch_slot_no: 17507 block_no: 2500003 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1747 time: 2019-04-25 23:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc806306a7cafbdc317e49f3f4d77d0c25c814e3901d3dcd6ec8f5d25f8028141Block Operator
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