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 2503242 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2504630 epoch_slot_no: 20630 block_no: 2503125 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2019-04-26 16:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbfdfbd3381baf9a859962c9d58e9cdf8689413897442b5dfa26e81427affdaa9Block Operator
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