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 2527639 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2529028 epoch_slot_no: 1828 block_no: 2527520 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1933 time: 2019-05-02 07:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa391de78716246c7023e048315b423e548ba6a8b9e28093d7deb2088ff2562d9Block Operator
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