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 2525879 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2527265 epoch_slot_no: 65 block_no: 2525760 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3040 time: 2019-05-01 22:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x62b226533f0724b1591bcfcc7ad46422ab412f4d1db2caeb05a63d86ac3f1d66Block Operator
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