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 2521870 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2523257 epoch_slot_no: 17657 block_no: 2521752 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5542 time: 2019-04-30 23:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2bbca25a0961be60ef404a53baeb004a1d1c3d944401555bb0cd14b2d76fad03Block Operator
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