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 2506090 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2507477 epoch_slot_no: 1877 block_no: 2505972 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1818 time: 2019-04-27 08:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6883e74ac951e898835d829868b1b413379318e8784c6dd75790aba29113fb55Block Operator
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