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 2522980 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2524367 epoch_slot_no: 18767 block_no: 2522862 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1377 time: 2019-05-01 06:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7bc3b87180b64eae27e90bd65972eacaa4eb296bc0a75402efb963eb2da38d40Block Operator
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