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 2505850 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2507237 epoch_slot_no: 1637 block_no: 2505732 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 9165 time: 2019-04-27 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x16cd4c95752a2b02f466f1bf346e5484e1954d9dd634bd29e8c0bc195326f2fdBlock Operator
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