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 2523543 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2524930 epoch_slot_no: 19330 block_no: 2523425 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1707 time: 2019-05-01 09:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x75ddf50ac4461706e57c71768e573f95e666c93a85e125bba4b35ef62312a728Block Operator
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