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 2529430 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2530819 epoch_slot_no: 3619 block_no: 2529311 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2901 time: 2019-05-02 17:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x110e4fe9144b12b8191762e6577810e73d3b94433a8b660682db4374f9cd869eBlock Operator
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