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 2521807 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2523194 epoch_slot_no: 17594 block_no: 2521689 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 940 time: 2019-04-30 23:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2914b0da72182afacbb09a87e4d713bdb1e48b715e48f301d60cbe0e68da9174Block Operator
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