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 2500504 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2501891 epoch_slot_no: 17891 block_no: 2500387 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2246 time: 2019-04-26 01:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3f0d07fe49cd25aefe3f9f2e17a865a60b217d66efb18d47cf767dd86684f8f0Block Operator
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