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 2527432 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2528821 epoch_slot_no: 1621 block_no: 2527313 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1883 time: 2019-05-02 06:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe360fa811866c23d5d701566b18e760eb635c3b0e95aed71abf538d95a0bc5d8Block Operator
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