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 2522157 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2523544 epoch_slot_no: 17944 block_no: 2522039 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1917 time: 2019-05-01 01:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9917f423b98e7ff315cdca22eec1c94f3808c6c17919bde0665472bab7bcac82Block Operator
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