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 2523430 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2524817 epoch_slot_no: 19217 block_no: 2523312 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1022 time: 2019-05-01 08:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc52b1fd45631945dac1b6717012125d70d9767e4eb5a7d4769c04e6f8ba7a765Block Operator
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