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 2511355 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2512742 epoch_slot_no: 7142 block_no: 2511237 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3161 time: 2019-04-28 13:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8a0a473935fa8cc8b7112ec524ec7134752c1d11f2bb31c2309022f12cc6f86eBlock Operator
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