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 2526673 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2528062 epoch_slot_no: 862 block_no: 2526554 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1571 time: 2019-05-02 02:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xafed4a9275a56b248c688a37e3adc1daae517ab68e2fbae316aa445174c47d2bBlock Operator
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