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 2526429 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2527818 epoch_slot_no: 618 block_no: 2526310 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1214 time: 2019-05-02 01:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc9c11a7485145e6623d168af0b5ab48a110a4031f83190ee0a3f1b67add4c78bBlock Operator
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