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 2506001 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2507388 epoch_slot_no: 1788 block_no: 2505883 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1181 time: 2019-04-27 07:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x957ee24cf6b8bb188a842741f3ae4e560a374787d31b2c0db83e8999e7ed58ddBlock Operator
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