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 2503393 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2504781 epoch_slot_no: 20781 block_no: 2503276 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1170 time: 2019-04-26 17:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x13576802c643239aa1be82985f808455200caae993b8f4d6770eae2b8579ac71Block Operator
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