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 2502050 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2503437 epoch_slot_no: 19437 block_no: 2501933 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1527 time: 2019-04-26 09:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x386dd955302efb97dc00f842bc9c2629f4c1df0f0742486f353c32772a99dfaaBlock Operator
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