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 2528831 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2530220 epoch_slot_no: 3020 block_no: 2528712 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3533 time: 2019-05-02 14:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbdbaefb216f8cacdd66ffff89b4a5f5dc1e8f85c70896f81acfb4271764e8859Block Operator
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