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 2523741 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2525128 epoch_slot_no: 19528 block_no: 2523623 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1699 time: 2019-05-01 10:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x19048a17392e8a72ec6f8c9b1b8b5207a17b0424125d3fd0acb1fef6204468a9Block Operator
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