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 2517245 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2518632 epoch_slot_no: 13032 block_no: 2517127 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 989 time: 2019-04-29 22:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x90882926410ec9ba0e831f097e3b4a004079c45680e927227f49ffd528d59306Block Operator
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