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 2500848 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2502235 epoch_slot_no: 18235 block_no: 2500731 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2019-04-26 03:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdfcb1cdf910bb8975d96f2dfe8be3469801a6073f07af6a1b9365376efcdb503Block Operator
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