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 2523665 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2525052 epoch_slot_no: 19452 block_no: 2523547 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6338 time: 2019-05-01 09:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1dcb5b4b3568c49a35f4ae8a9194f339ec1ad3f07c5200507970f12bfe07398bBlock Operator
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