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 2513902 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2515289 epoch_slot_no: 9689 block_no: 2513784 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1527 time: 2019-04-29 03:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xff3fbcacb98782d300a97da1c18a4c6fcfd92b84d2e471c8ea8b6b8f3ebc9551Block Operator
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