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 2529324 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2530713 epoch_slot_no: 3513 block_no: 2529205 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2011 time: 2019-05-02 17:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xac377bc9d45f5394d3582eb9bb26b995e99a07d6d9d8f2e3f56f39a2ce6bfd18Block Operator
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