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 2504137 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2505525 epoch_slot_no: 21525 block_no: 2504020 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1297 time: 2019-04-26 21:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x41809749c934ce1a5a4d86186fba043db8d5a662fb0c0c81f4a9a3ee9785124cBlock Operator
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