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 2501360 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2502747 epoch_slot_no: 18747 block_no: 2501243 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2963 time: 2019-04-26 05:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc5d27cd4ddfd27ef9ef66791ccd6ef6f7bc1e5e47310a22908a1a7c6ce3b1ed0Block Operator
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