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 2512666 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2514053 epoch_slot_no: 8453 block_no: 2512548 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3167 time: 2019-04-28 20:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x84029a156b37f6ba22a8b1631db52555bfc28718521001c30559ac974371105aBlock Operator
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