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 2525833 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2527219 epoch_slot_no: 19 block_no: 2525714 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2066 time: 2019-05-01 21:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x841d41c05f47a163950a73dc3e3ff21bba3c36557a5687594f17a025f0a635afBlock Operator
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