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 2528728 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2530117 epoch_slot_no: 2917 block_no: 2528609 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3254 time: 2019-05-02 13:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2f80a296be86272d6e50df64bc2b26153557bff6ffaf41a49f6ff3e25ce89fcdBlock Operator
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