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 2508281 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2509668 epoch_slot_no: 4068 block_no: 2508163 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1029 time: 2019-04-27 20:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9102514e6afb57a7b11c4c7147f991cedf33b55149ab1db12077b0849b71a356Block Operator
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