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 2527088 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2528477 epoch_slot_no: 1277 block_no: 2526969 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3547 time: 2019-05-02 04:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9ed49184a6cef6ab45d1dfd7cc9a3ca0fec57a59819c76da16c0543190152ed7Block Operator
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