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 2524794 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2526181 epoch_slot_no: 20581 block_no: 2524676 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2163 time: 2019-05-01 16:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x09281de868fed7a894f02e2460d69a1676eec1edbb635855c302a0da4444fac9Block Operator
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