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 2525281 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2526668 epoch_slot_no: 21068 block_no: 2525163 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 989 time: 2019-05-01 18:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe374e67ced8004174999c3e87453a3b8b2e802b0c47cf3c1131d872cb1e377e8Block Operator
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