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 2501663 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2503050 epoch_slot_no: 19050 block_no: 2501546 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 16577 time: 2019-04-26 07:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8163bdc4e833cee868277115662993e57c10590ec3d27b90e29ee4b6f6d2d4ddBlock Operator
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