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 2527619 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2529008 epoch_slot_no: 1808 block_no: 2527500 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1033 time: 2019-05-02 07:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x595fc7bf34229902ccca8cb69137c343b6a12db7e2877e9474deaf77f24ec95eBlock Operator
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