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 2524428 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2525815 epoch_slot_no: 20215 block_no: 2524310 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1387 time: 2019-05-01 14:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5e50c0efa575c3eca535af11253d528dd098a6f1aed63ba295a765b7a8243e39Block Operator
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