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 2523678 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2525065 epoch_slot_no: 19465 block_no: 2523560 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2019-05-01 09:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9993fd5c10a60715dc6015730c53e7cf4f70c2f092889266deb9a942a5c450cbBlock Operator
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