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 2528895 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2530284 epoch_slot_no: 3084 block_no: 2528776 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2115 time: 2019-05-02 14:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5db77af8971af4f213f50fb651b1384125f8ae97046cc0898f149aba3ac046d5Block Operator
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