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 2514254 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2515641 epoch_slot_no: 10041 block_no: 2514136 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1498 time: 2019-04-29 05:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x28e67050929e86a50f05b7dffbfc7db7b1ea842d7f1a2dc6711fd661d796dec9Block Operator
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