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 2528918 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2530307 epoch_slot_no: 3107 block_no: 2528799 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2570 time: 2019-05-02 15:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeeffcb39d1d5c1fab054140f609a728a4da7b39c7888b0a38011fb7b7408382cBlock Operator
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