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 2501475 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2502862 epoch_slot_no: 18862 block_no: 2501358 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1022 time: 2019-04-26 06:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd84dc5237258455969498cc70c410ec8f2aafb3a550512606d6532eb58f2f1a4Block Operator
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