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 2525553 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2526940 epoch_slot_no: 21340 block_no: 2525435 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2477 time: 2019-05-01 20:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcff8b3cff55f9e09d0fbda43241462acb52f4a3dd03e5246018a3cf8f88fc0f5Block Operator
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