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 2508101 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2509488 epoch_slot_no: 3888 block_no: 2507983 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1025 time: 2019-04-27 19:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7fc9d28fb5aa6ed4d28d0f472f660f9268f6c06bdcc8d14ed1746033315f238aBlock Operator
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