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 2529278 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2530667 epoch_slot_no: 3467 block_no: 2529159 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4368 time: 2019-05-02 17:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb9622b8ce9eb6bd59406e49b6347d67af4f9cf2d0c7d49f6a56cbcbbb53a605eBlock Operator
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