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 2501496 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2502883 epoch_slot_no: 18883 block_no: 2501379 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2582 time: 2019-04-26 06:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbfd47ef7b08d5196f408899b3f6a2c044ee16f7cd8fe4723e6a011ffc3ce2b3cBlock Operator
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