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 2500270 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2501657 epoch_slot_no: 17657 block_no: 2500153 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6087 time: 2019-04-25 23:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f2f10f252b5ce3e66c03e945bfab2879cd9d940c6e92f0a01ff8ba224970f1aBlock Operator
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