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 2527268 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2528657 epoch_slot_no: 1457 block_no: 2527149 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4102 time: 2019-05-02 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd064c699e2b48610270e5470bc95d9a6330a146582ef880cac870ba34416842fBlock Operator
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