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 2528734 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2530123 epoch_slot_no: 2923 block_no: 2528615 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1571 time: 2019-05-02 13:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeeebef0b4cb7ca1e12dfb7d53e5a2b38f341f5d1814723bb1ef6717d7caad6e8Block Operator
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