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 2526532 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2527921 epoch_slot_no: 721 block_no: 2526413 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3292 time: 2019-05-02 01:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1fb8f3fd54c4fb5d2ec2ad42b3c8774ef57b2047798024897ff5961719c9d10cBlock Operator
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