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 2504671 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2506058 epoch_slot_no: 458 block_no: 2504553 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1748 time: 2019-04-27 00:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x41b7cd4c071bbe60c93f9123555398c8d85a3d9da67cabee9603a4dbcb3e64ddBlock Operator
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