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 2503022 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2504410 epoch_slot_no: 20410 block_no: 2502905 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 993 time: 2019-04-26 15:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1da81d7b01acfda3d7fcd5a901ae22a82ce7d16db8a35da539493ddd141005eeBlock Operator
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