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 2529064 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2530453 epoch_slot_no: 3253 block_no: 2528945 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2700 time: 2019-05-02 15:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd46c65709ce0c1feaeff729c94642d507921b8cd7e2d2134e29ec8ac3e4d52c6Block Operator
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