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 2527378 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2528767 epoch_slot_no: 1567 block_no: 2527259 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1214 time: 2019-05-02 06:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9b9ae2b73737c6838c25165ce9ffacf4b8a9c587b471d62f2be4a9e72ed72ea7Block Operator
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