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 2501930 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2503317 epoch_slot_no: 19317 block_no: 2501813 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 993 time: 2019-04-26 09:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdabff006b05cb474dfaac2bfb82a23d86b6f4a5cdcb1c2ae5d2e4d2d20bb8551Block Operator
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