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 2526759 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2528148 epoch_slot_no: 948 block_no: 2526640 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1033 time: 2019-05-02 03:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xba05b6fdae36bab4d3a51d36b2b65a129a4aa9969d72d6ab3c7ad44556c99d54Block Operator
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