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 2522179 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2523566 epoch_slot_no: 17966 block_no: 2522061 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1893 time: 2019-05-01 01:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6bcb66bfd206c986d84ed64e59850b2018e10daf6f432b0437e6ffbfdfc7b7c5Block Operator
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