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 2504568 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2505955 epoch_slot_no: 355 block_no: 2504450 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1115 time: 2019-04-26 23:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfc9ff5b8f976909a7a6a74777c8a2a2cbb39f5e6eaf1f994d7c3b184056505f7Block Operator
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