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 2521000 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2522387 epoch_slot_no: 16787 block_no: 2520882 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1349 time: 2019-04-30 19:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc572fd6f1fc0c346960d83d2bb3d5dc97f473e1000a14fe81636a86ccec76915Block Operator
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