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 2524061 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2525448 epoch_slot_no: 19848 block_no: 2523943 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3378 time: 2019-05-01 12:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbf5bd60b8a158ecd3b2fdf883b4cb95012cc4901302bd8c9fcb9bb045c425e56Block Operator
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