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 2522230 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2523617 epoch_slot_no: 18017 block_no: 2522112 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5551 time: 2019-05-01 01:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x063ea846a0d50a69c86b2d738e5afa4251034ede202400c4ec8d35516f3ea102Block Operator
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