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 2528713 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2530102 epoch_slot_no: 2902 block_no: 2528594 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3444 time: 2019-05-02 13:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9399006ce0ee24a0e137f78b924777b91e7735b729e23df19c49113f77d48173Block Operator
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