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 2521720 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2523107 epoch_slot_no: 17507 block_no: 2521602 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2297 time: 2019-04-30 23:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x969bd4df58864b35b12fbb5447cc49002c1e40854c6c0b26a1c80ceb5e828ab1Block Operator
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