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 2525496 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2526883 epoch_slot_no: 21283 block_no: 2525378 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5164 time: 2019-05-01 19:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2dbea8d827e98557ce64a4d1d32fb348c62dc78dafa2a0aa1695bc31c308f2a5Block Operator
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