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 2501670 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2503057 epoch_slot_no: 19057 block_no: 2501553 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1674 time: 2019-04-26 07:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc852d77193be5cf0dc33f6526e2d9fa73468d5cd0082de965881f27a77628e87Block Operator
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