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 2503757 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2505145 epoch_slot_no: 21145 block_no: 2503640 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1171 time: 2019-04-26 19:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc074e94378e8ad942d6c80f2fb95f8cff7511951a7e9da54a5c1d5a554f85326Block Operator
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