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 2527808 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2529197 epoch_slot_no: 1997 block_no: 2527689 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5555 time: 2019-05-02 08:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8d68af1c6a6a68779f06dfaaeef84bb2270538b32834bf82897d2d4061a5ce2dBlock Operator
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