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 2523649 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2525036 epoch_slot_no: 19436 block_no: 2523531 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3486 time: 2019-05-01 09:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf4618ca9235feeefe5d1c7bede325a222ad1ca87ba6a7c32d2ef375c24be1892Block Operator
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