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 2520405 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2521792 epoch_slot_no: 16192 block_no: 2520287 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2019-04-30 15:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcb00d95883a1a0b1f058035751bd264c9c87f5aff603d92aac09294f9d492e5cBlock Operator
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