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 2526852 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2528241 epoch_slot_no: 1041 block_no: 2526733 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6210 time: 2019-05-02 03:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe7bac7c795e6acf847d1101bdba29eb73264eba5461963369bc174086ba6a8fcBlock Operator
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