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 2501878 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2503265 epoch_slot_no: 19265 block_no: 2501761 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 997 time: 2019-04-26 08:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf1e8501cee9f5ee7b3b6efb0894c1b8ccb3edae9e12b9a4aab69d076a5c8360bBlock Operator
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