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 2509524 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2510911 epoch_slot_no: 5311 block_no: 2509406 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2019-04-28 03:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x93abe1904314c50cad5b502ed3fc93b9834270e5768999a73c7a4983100120a3Block Operator
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