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 2528168 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2529557 epoch_slot_no: 2357 block_no: 2528049 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6802 time: 2019-05-02 10:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8f6294400cdde9ef1ddba49905c22dc01839f1359b362c05f792a4658a2b872eBlock Operator
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