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 2512364 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2513751 epoch_slot_no: 8151 block_no: 2512246 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1139 time: 2019-04-28 19:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeaa218d8ce7bf6efc280d212775c79307fa6a0e85d7a412ee7d15363f6c3ffceBlock Operator
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