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 2528851 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2530240 epoch_slot_no: 3040 block_no: 2528732 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2350 time: 2019-05-02 14:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe94a9d6e868c365c1734306ed5c4ea7ca4d5445ab6aea723cf0b9b5e4d6d5bdfBlock Operator
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