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 2525083 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2526470 epoch_slot_no: 20870 block_no: 2524965 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-05-01 17:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8e9462f067625c6093b4bc1cc07c2bb4f7415f60aa3ca6d7304ab5875809863cBlock Operator
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