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 2528888 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2530277 epoch_slot_no: 3077 block_no: 2528769 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 7531 time: 2019-05-02 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3c56b92976e440ebb3abea9b1f63b33a89bb654b8b795d11140d6b93e0baf931Block Operator
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