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 2503329 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2504717 epoch_slot_no: 20717 block_no: 2503212 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6819 time: 2019-04-26 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf44d5466d73d7a45f9aff3c0db103eeca730d42eb5488108febcbfb1bbe41113Block Operator
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