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 2522466 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2523853 epoch_slot_no: 18253 block_no: 2522348 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3699 time: 2019-05-01 03:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa53e1503b0fab8b6dd95e59c3c3e51e143217e52441b772d65ed4d2036ce5843Block Operator
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