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 2523558 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2524945 epoch_slot_no: 19345 block_no: 2523440 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3457 time: 2019-05-01 09:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb121bc6275e653cf8cca76a99cbfc33e6844bbc0dcbaf524b08adfb8683f7ce9Block Operator
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