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 2504374 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2505761 epoch_slot_no: 161 block_no: 2504256 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1671 time: 2019-04-26 22:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc1443794998f91835c175e6f4e5a8c720a14be4d53175c6f6eb1212059fc30f5Block Operator
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