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 2528042 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2529431 epoch_slot_no: 2231 block_no: 2527923 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2485 time: 2019-05-02 10:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x905eb569ae63c1068407735777cc4d1573ed174d5d08ceff6551b8bf68a06796Block Operator
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