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 2522799 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2524186 epoch_slot_no: 18586 block_no: 2522681 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1573 time: 2019-05-01 05:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfdbc153ba7f8c6b07689c0c4412b431e9a8c94a9bee613b436c8e4ef7311807eBlock Operator
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