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 2520851 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2522238 epoch_slot_no: 16638 block_no: 2520733 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1319 time: 2019-04-30 18:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x47a498aa91a2ed4c91344ad03285f1273e4d58d8e8f530ff33f1487411b75547Block Operator
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