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 2527722 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2529111 epoch_slot_no: 1911 block_no: 2527603 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3451 time: 2019-05-02 08:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8079f2efd05fa440a5f0ce9c57fc7b2203dc2ca5cb737b4d1879235f1a6b5ed0Block Operator
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