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 2520773 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2522160 epoch_slot_no: 16560 block_no: 2520655 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2019-04-30 17:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0506afdd8823d454dc4950cac342be7afd3b4160120885aa170ba125521338fcBlock Operator
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