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 2501113 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2502500 epoch_slot_no: 18500 block_no: 2500996 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1703 time: 2019-04-26 04:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x22b6306a2f699cf3bc8ffb6fa42e05878a9bceb1b0ab7a1aeba28eb0372c0ae9Block Operator
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