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 2501762 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2503149 epoch_slot_no: 19149 block_no: 2501645 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1355 time: 2019-04-26 08:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5f435569b0d432f329929174e9d4d4419af031bcb86fc70bd86bb65927b02ea8Block Operator
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