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 2524123 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2525510 epoch_slot_no: 19910 block_no: 2524005 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3753 time: 2019-05-01 12:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdfb0d98feb58dc5b0cd7cce1b3b8925239812973cb6f4c9759d94937430227d4Block Operator
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