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 2500963 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2502350 epoch_slot_no: 18350 block_no: 2500846 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-04-26 03:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x42b770e544e2616907d11e27f687c5c2d6f86cf327411b1dc9ef8d7130174565Block Operator
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