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 2522346 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2523733 epoch_slot_no: 18133 block_no: 2522228 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1022 time: 2019-05-01 02:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbd08a32add7a8138c9723df5a8e61f9b22ca146b54f52b7ee501d09ba97bbfb2Block Operator
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