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 2526623 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2528012 epoch_slot_no: 812 block_no: 2526504 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3376 time: 2019-05-02 02:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd554d4775c17a569389a209b997ffd4192cdc102279d02569b8cc4ec6514fa83Block Operator
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