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 2502430 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2503817 epoch_slot_no: 19817 block_no: 2502313 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5259 time: 2019-04-26 11:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6cc1b6edf5d0ad5060979525bcf7f9b1fe07d7cbacb6421781c89450e359917dBlock Operator
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