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 2527295 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2528684 epoch_slot_no: 1484 block_no: 2527176 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1033 time: 2019-05-02 05:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6deff59e12b9ad9d61d2c809a18079d937583810b1238761b779577239801e28Block Operator
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