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 2527317 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2528706 epoch_slot_no: 1506 block_no: 2527198 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1029 time: 2019-05-02 06:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x65202e8655c764b7ae1640ded56f9712dc6df49d27d4ee55efda19a10fe5ac77Block Operator
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