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 2521565 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2522952 epoch_slot_no: 17352 block_no: 2521447 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1108 time: 2019-04-30 22:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x53c7b242da4aa94c1565c51229b2b66f859570807007ce0073ae190a9841a0feBlock Operator
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