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 2523026 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2524413 epoch_slot_no: 18813 block_no: 2522908 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1392 time: 2019-05-01 06:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xec1909fe48394bf7f3fc8ef22ccca3664e96f73dc24ac9d3d777c8452a9a9282Block Operator
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