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 2501283 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2502670 epoch_slot_no: 18670 block_no: 2501166 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2019-04-26 05:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xec2dede61d06b79ae30b41940ef12b5f9b1200235b1f8d8c4af595b50d03b539Block Operator
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