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 2527264 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2528653 epoch_slot_no: 1453 block_no: 2527145 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1559 time: 2019-05-02 05:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5d57a8008ce14dbc35c9252a7003da3575e3764a86f5ab484450b033c3d5caacBlock Operator
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