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 2522129 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2523516 epoch_slot_no: 17916 block_no: 2522011 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 997 time: 2019-05-01 01:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xba6b5d0d0ef8859901713fbc8172502080df397bce228edbea7e73e1362d60e8Block Operator
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