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 2501728 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2503115 epoch_slot_no: 19115 block_no: 2501611 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1715 time: 2019-04-26 07:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf83fe5e9274a03ccb98abebfd4c923f09953a2ce9ae7de83fa5a43be185b4b4aBlock Operator
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