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 2527600 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2528989 epoch_slot_no: 1789 block_no: 2527481 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2363 time: 2019-05-02 07:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x577741bdb3feb0a76bf09e4048ee2b234f2695ffcc99de40e11a982af79285f2Block Operator
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