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 2526276 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2527662 epoch_slot_no: 462 block_no: 2526157 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1029 time: 2019-05-02 00:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1cce52e48c3889f5fa75a1e95c941cae5a1059b58e268716ceb2f26a4c6fc8d0Block Operator
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