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 2528485 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2529874 epoch_slot_no: 2674 block_no: 2528366 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1382 time: 2019-05-02 12:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa3f6f7c38fc44ad734d808de9aace8969b825df20f58573d30872f6316527aa8Block Operator
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