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 2500135 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2501522 epoch_slot_no: 17522 block_no: 2500018 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1108 time: 2019-04-25 23:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4e542c3a75b8653aaf45bd7e5883a0aa7c88edb6a2bac4441ae62d2cce78beddBlock Operator
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