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 2526412 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2527799 epoch_slot_no: 599 block_no: 2526293 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1912 time: 2019-05-02 01:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x634703c059c4be25cc14928704a9053417813c17b6aaabe24c097f10b9cc28d8Block Operator
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