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 2500828 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2502215 epoch_slot_no: 18215 block_no: 2500711 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3186 time: 2019-04-26 02:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7743fdace0e68c28c572ee9eb085877a08ff9ebc3f66f30b6ee66c13ed45c39bBlock Operator
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