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 2526501 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2527890 epoch_slot_no: 690 block_no: 2526382 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2388 time: 2019-05-02 01:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1c750f0e71d855e8bcd54ffb8a821185088fe6111838c01e924773ad463adfd8Block Operator
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