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 2506780 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2508167 epoch_slot_no: 2567 block_no: 2506662 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1561 time: 2019-04-27 12:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xddef4ae686c4e75827b003ae34c7e048f7483f0915424958abf312a99bc0456eBlock Operator
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