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 2523939 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2525326 epoch_slot_no: 19726 block_no: 2523821 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4672 time: 2019-05-01 11:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb1d6ed10e0f017242bd9c7f2e8e3655a5ca170007b9e17a7b544a5cb47aa77b9Block Operator
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