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 2514778 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2516165 epoch_slot_no: 10565 block_no: 2514660 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1568 time: 2019-04-29 08:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x01073e807264dc7b92c9f214a0efc176c6b255c397fb2f33ea75b7058ab1b0ddBlock Operator
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