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 2523252 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2524639 epoch_slot_no: 19039 block_no: 2523134 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1445 time: 2019-05-01 07:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5b92337532fa88cb8820934063e35988446dca87dbf0a1d3413ad33c9047e15bBlock Operator
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