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 2524768 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2526155 epoch_slot_no: 20555 block_no: 2524650 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1741 time: 2019-05-01 15:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x73f2b16aa84f6f9ffeb98de4ea3a15c8d36e8032f863de44774bfa7e74f22065Block Operator
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