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 2511970 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2513357 epoch_slot_no: 7757 block_no: 2511852 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2065 time: 2019-04-28 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf9cb61d6fd3fd0ce8b4fd10363f9a4f3072077cec75695dbefb42f05e907bbe8Block Operator
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