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 2528424 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2529813 epoch_slot_no: 2613 block_no: 2528305 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2334 time: 2019-05-02 12:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3c7468d941eb25241d9de5c048d56c542979736c6e1501719971669b8e311238Block Operator
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