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 2523787 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2525174 epoch_slot_no: 19574 block_no: 2523669 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4439 time: 2019-05-01 10:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x22d6008b69652c7b78645a688f632393b0afb2a41b7ad6262414dc5d3443a099Block Operator
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