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 2526471 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2527860 epoch_slot_no: 660 block_no: 2526352 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2732 time: 2019-05-02 01:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x097419edf41faf658e893ca67a16e638ccac48e3b9afe8460e2f4fe63933909dBlock Operator
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