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 2503509 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2504897 epoch_slot_no: 20897 block_no: 2503392 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3372 time: 2019-04-26 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6ce972346cb048c787ba4d8d9bd0343886d0c9bc3e95472d4b22ae9907fe4106Block Operator
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