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 2529005 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2530394 epoch_slot_no: 3194 block_no: 2528886 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2293 time: 2019-05-02 15:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9cfc6361bdd32f86bf57a387fd43091c686de1d53907b6ac93aac409f6891f01Block Operator
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