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 2523451 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2524838 epoch_slot_no: 19238 block_no: 2523333 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5301 time: 2019-05-01 08:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x28c485b81489572ad4928f7b23c068b244fb6a5d30c2f7593171858afa499f96Block Operator
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