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 2525863 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2527249 epoch_slot_no: 49 block_no: 2525744 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3719 time: 2019-05-01 22:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0c3a97c41c065b88352deae38d4310a75cb251df5b9a4e6effae49edaab96881Block Operator
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