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 2523336 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2524723 epoch_slot_no: 19123 block_no: 2523218 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2284 time: 2019-05-01 07:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa800bec3c25b534182b3c32875fb3d013f24dbb76a68d07559536849b0ae9a61Block Operator
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