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 2525650 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2527037 epoch_slot_no: 21437 block_no: 2525532 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3922 time: 2019-05-01 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x72f587450006f8522fd7a23bcc71d0e2e0a26ffee69f6dde704daf52f29c9e03Block Operator
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