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 2525106 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2526493 epoch_slot_no: 20893 block_no: 2524988 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1531 time: 2019-05-01 17:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1bfd2890171f925d7d275939a9018134c39c2044790731bb9697d6fff5db16ccBlock Operator
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