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 2526728 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2528117 epoch_slot_no: 917 block_no: 2526609 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5184 time: 2019-05-02 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4addae3f7be61e5a7f91b0bd35e7c27b0f17ceb97b7f0f90dec2fc49afa28be7Block Operator
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