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 2524046 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2525433 epoch_slot_no: 19833 block_no: 2523928 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1733 time: 2019-05-01 11:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x038d6b96ecdc34ba9402e4c5245c684f17e03ce741fa01c148d743394e883385Block Operator
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