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 2502969 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2504357 epoch_slot_no: 20357 block_no: 2502852 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1211 time: 2019-04-26 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7fb3e7555211dd4f9783541f079daddba7e7fe41b21a786a83271b1a0b5671d5Block Operator
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