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 2522080 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2523467 epoch_slot_no: 17867 block_no: 2521962 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2463 time: 2019-05-01 01:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x697d2c092cd585783ef5b5fb2785d15c6fd43c142d888823332929b44bd268bfBlock Operator
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