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 2506477 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2507864 epoch_slot_no: 2264 block_no: 2506359 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1025 time: 2019-04-27 10:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf502ac833ce081603bf82d7405749972286f6898c4a4f4e8a3289b00c5162c78Block Operator
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