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 2525047 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2526434 epoch_slot_no: 20834 block_no: 2524929 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1022 time: 2019-05-01 17:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6cd7e5fc2b8706759248ba14d1c5d33e23933545598067a18707a603a0a47aacBlock Operator
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