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 2503556 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2504944 epoch_slot_no: 20944 block_no: 2503439 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1022 time: 2019-04-26 18:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x55d92d17ef5161d6a61ef16f3af8bbaa329295de2f3b3a3e87d3c5cdd71aae89Block Operator
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