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 2525298 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2526685 epoch_slot_no: 21085 block_no: 2525180 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2731 time: 2019-05-01 18:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd879bf95a4d3be9f30bac7e0be15d83d097095d4a1b73071254c4708a7ac2c56Block Operator
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