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 2503458 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2504846 epoch_slot_no: 20846 block_no: 2503341 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1203 time: 2019-04-26 17:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6bec8bd3ccc76a2da65c2102cf7d6ed23d302065d415c832e09346e457e3b5e3Block Operator
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