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 2522182 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2523569 epoch_slot_no: 17969 block_no: 2522064 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1745 time: 2019-05-01 01:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x22bbe4479e169f1f25f913843eac3f1c4fc689c0bfa2103b866c3d7f4481d313Block Operator
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