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 2524581 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2525968 epoch_slot_no: 20368 block_no: 2524463 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4320 time: 2019-05-01 14:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbf6b746406a1ea6ce61ba3407502dd1fd999c89560c22b392a0d4382a26b8031Block Operator
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