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 2527271 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2528660 epoch_slot_no: 1460 block_no: 2527152 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1361 time: 2019-05-02 05:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xffccb8f5dc3bc5d96453f760d8a403fb6fae2c7b74d62a4fa0368c2540911780Block Operator
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