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 2501683 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2503070 epoch_slot_no: 19070 block_no: 2501566 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1897 time: 2019-04-26 07:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4fd75149932b1d09fedf62749a0a2044dc7d33b41f4448ca834104ea4bdd5798Block Operator
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