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 2527035 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2528424 epoch_slot_no: 1224 block_no: 2526916 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1706 time: 2019-05-02 04:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x585ddd1434579f837482ce734d1a57a71582dca4d3d388545b52b4c8a09b4db1Block Operator
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