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 2501172 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2502559 epoch_slot_no: 18559 block_no: 2501055 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1387 time: 2019-04-26 04:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfe8f1e1952e36f4af86f786c590c1bd9a0cd237ff532bb6f2a9c0198294efcffBlock Operator
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