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 2523955 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2525342 epoch_slot_no: 19742 block_no: 2523837 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4359 time: 2019-05-01 11:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x759fda56a540b523705a76d0a529a8edf9b68af8bc8ae4f304c54b32d4a4eb6bBlock Operator
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