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 2527511 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2528900 epoch_slot_no: 1700 block_no: 2527392 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1796 time: 2019-05-02 07:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x30745eedfc00ae36516abc5e1c352aa9535201af053e552f3d8084b6dd073becBlock Operator
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