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 2527627 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2529016 epoch_slot_no: 1816 block_no: 2527508 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1395 time: 2019-05-02 07:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x60e5953ec972aed9739894e7475b1e239695b570d53f569572fa95ee144fb5afBlock Operator
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