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 2528103 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2529492 epoch_slot_no: 2292 block_no: 2527984 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6063 time: 2019-05-02 10:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3d8c2f6dc9a99e5680291ce62c51619c9db28250eb1c2bd9e301c7e1fa289eb7Block Operator
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