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 2528790 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2530179 epoch_slot_no: 2979 block_no: 2528671 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1850 time: 2019-05-02 14:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8545d1d7b35cef16934be4bf698f3131a77f18ca04df5b18f8b6a5da5f8678c8Block Operator
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