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 2506975 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2508362 epoch_slot_no: 2762 block_no: 2506857 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2620 time: 2019-04-27 13:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6796784a2e8e98deb7c60dfd6f9194fb87d593ae961c81064a69258e2d42be95Block Operator
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