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 2502860 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2504248 epoch_slot_no: 20248 block_no: 2502743 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1387 time: 2019-04-26 14:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x32a3ccb06a305b18b0cd5f99069b05d9977f99e529d5131371e306e02470e35cBlock Operator
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