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 2526945 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2528334 epoch_slot_no: 1134 block_no: 2526826 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1504 time: 2019-05-02 04:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdf0566d7559d48c24913fa86df24783c051915cc5c7b32f0a978709310511e99Block Operator
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