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 2525134 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2526521 epoch_slot_no: 20921 block_no: 2525016 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2072 time: 2019-05-01 17:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x56e2d6f97eec4c3007461e6852e665f8aa90e54e114c4df34e3954118e020396Block Operator
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