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 2521624 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2523011 epoch_slot_no: 17411 block_no: 2521506 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2019-04-30 22:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4c46af6c52a6074bdf74d27ba4cdc77f38b4ad2a985e3777e4832fab0af53821Block Operator
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