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 2526010 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2527396 epoch_slot_no: 196 block_no: 2525891 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1394 time: 2019-05-01 22:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x143ea76b39180a9619dafe341d86af53c51431b9e74bd3fd9273b180fbd95bcdBlock Operator
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