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 2510350 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2511737 epoch_slot_no: 6137 block_no: 2510232 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1695 time: 2019-04-28 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb8b5a83c7d5eedb6b6f2b0bb523d92f838bdb79b08fe60493dfade0178d56e46Block Operator
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