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 2523408 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2524795 epoch_slot_no: 19195 block_no: 2523290 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1793 time: 2019-05-01 08:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1202c5081ef23a9179b6ee798da6e46f4133d038f72e2125bddbfdd34ed2842bBlock Operator
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