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 2504251 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2505638 epoch_slot_no: 38 block_no: 2504133 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1032 time: 2019-04-26 21:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1d6f73f070f1a4fdf8066ef42e3cebaac9753e9243efc1f99c7658d2f8176cdbBlock Operator
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