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 2526517 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2527906 epoch_slot_no: 706 block_no: 2526398 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2085 time: 2019-05-02 01:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x89d79786a879f5d6b1ec5a900857b603993c83f5f74c19e44bd419f87b7281b9Block Operator
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