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 2511620 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2513007 epoch_slot_no: 7407 block_no: 2511502 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1496 time: 2019-04-28 14:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x25fbb0a239d3b5e96595253c126c8b73f2e17235894b863b8f1b5b6105a21c4fBlock Operator
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