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 2503274 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2504662 epoch_slot_no: 20662 block_no: 2503157 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1749 time: 2019-04-26 16:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x69187beea182c832dec602d46ea9b41061bd3f6d0ece42f1b70dc06d877a6aa8Block Operator
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