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 2522900 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2524287 epoch_slot_no: 18687 block_no: 2522782 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1752 time: 2019-05-01 05:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdcfc92e8735afa7dbe672ab8de03d3e99413e7357ee7e27c7c700dbe596d4e7eBlock Operator
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