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 2503094 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2504482 epoch_slot_no: 20482 block_no: 2502977 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1901 time: 2019-04-26 15:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x31e12b4678d3e7f215f5a12b8ab8870664d874c449f9851b07fe884b1ee021a8Block Operator
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