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 2503900 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2505288 epoch_slot_no: 21288 block_no: 2503783 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1203 time: 2019-04-26 20:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x199b8467d915cce47e1dd36783679b82cee290d476c24373f1b3adf9ab229692Block Operator
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