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 2503328 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2504716 epoch_slot_no: 20716 block_no: 2503211 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2590 time: 2019-04-26 16:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0940a1fe3b896dadb2a7e8948c3336d837f9f6b0b27165cd2d527434225688deBlock Operator
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