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 2500780 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2502167 epoch_slot_no: 18167 block_no: 2500663 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2253 time: 2019-04-26 02:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x51ba1f81fa210de54fa2f8f6cae1769d3d76c5bb13afb7fcb79dd048a99a3b50Block Operator
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