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 2520002 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2521389 epoch_slot_no: 15789 block_no: 2519884 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1073 time: 2019-04-30 13:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb42211fb3e205a3b00892a32b9c9b2d42880ec4cf72f6a349d9843682a1ce41aBlock Operator
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