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 2526608 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2527997 epoch_slot_no: 797 block_no: 2526489 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2400 time: 2019-05-02 02:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x58c5797bc3fc8562930d9f2e59c1f700a6fe3e0ad3298c16a3a54b48529990fdBlock Operator
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