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 2510964 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2512351 epoch_slot_no: 6751 block_no: 2510846 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2019-04-28 11:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x39174f0cb456a4fe53d265e47d7545624422c3d6901e52aa1e7b5a2061d3ad73Block Operator
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