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 2525965 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2527351 epoch_slot_no: 151 block_no: 2525846 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1176 time: 2019-05-01 22:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe350c5261f7491837bee2a317d70f9715e8f6b7c4a1b4f313249580f78c4dbfaBlock Operator
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