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 2500882 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2502269 epoch_slot_no: 18269 block_no: 2500765 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1558 time: 2019-04-26 03:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf3db7a922b6ced9b383c90d5b582f264bc8ccbdab9a84f19ea5091fa1f6b83f4Block Operator
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