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 2527027 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2528416 epoch_slot_no: 1216 block_no: 2526908 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1210 time: 2019-05-02 04:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xba0bcf2cb94a8b74313de62a7b32c1f3fc71a9277590cae9f1d82a3f54a683d4Block Operator
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