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 2501883 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2503270 epoch_slot_no: 19270 block_no: 2501766 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1535 time: 2019-04-26 08:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaed3a47e14655e458843708723b5320b64fe0bf6699d5eed2b4190fa2068824fBlock Operator
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