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 2527157 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2528546 epoch_slot_no: 1346 block_no: 2527038 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1349 time: 2019-05-02 05:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3de7adf1544e1caf1a0945ff159ca1db324e2b6ca9a31c7b583ce95001eb0496Block Operator
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