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 2529369 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2530758 epoch_slot_no: 3558 block_no: 2529250 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2028 time: 2019-05-02 17:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x76971323c97e30b628605cebd4b98078f42a1ed505073aa8487477a3d211512cBlock Operator
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