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 2504049 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2505437 epoch_slot_no: 21437 block_no: 2503932 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2477 time: 2019-04-26 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0fdf61f124a340438c2f93d40a271e3f6d8268e42cd5109446248aa78301e24dBlock Operator
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