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 2526459 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2527848 epoch_slot_no: 648 block_no: 2526340 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1029 time: 2019-05-02 01:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8418c1c0471e7a01553a414581d73b1bafbf1541f7181624a30938d2e4f55216Block Operator
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