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 2525129 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2526516 epoch_slot_no: 20916 block_no: 2525011 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1569 time: 2019-05-01 17:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x819168289e52bf18b837fa56b6823d0e67ec6d1bba5d85cec2d3114948f3fa08Block Operator
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