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 2507167 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2508554 epoch_slot_no: 2954 block_no: 2507049 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 882 time: 2019-04-27 14:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xba9c5ba0dbbc05bef5c68ad8e0ea9f51c49ff11f15d99ad3ac609e6720988a57Block Operator
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