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 2528973 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2530362 epoch_slot_no: 3162 block_no: 2528854 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2880 time: 2019-05-02 15:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd8b7686f9751a4ed67ede0b14f1ff5868834bec464c5008c42d9b5d33d2d59c4Block Operator
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