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 2501261 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2502648 epoch_slot_no: 18648 block_no: 2501144 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1297 time: 2019-04-26 05:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdad4fadc5454763b1cce43f104538a488dfd23bfb0d7c3c464f3de2bd3c141a6Block Operator
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