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 2529598 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2530987 epoch_slot_no: 3787 block_no: 2529479 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2452 time: 2019-05-02 18:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8716aa9a6ba1778239f17a838578ee14713eef4e3df762b254013ee85db4f8d4Block Operator
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