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 2529461 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2530850 epoch_slot_no: 3650 block_no: 2529342 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2658 time: 2019-05-02 18:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe320dc2971e4793a9cb35e511970ee24782da759344ca365c0cdf8485aef7829Block Operator
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