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 2522260 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2523647 epoch_slot_no: 18047 block_no: 2522142 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1572 time: 2019-05-01 02:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x406c8c93af7b63dda407f772cf52015070b3400e4270ea21b082a4154c91b497Block Operator
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