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 2529608 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2530997 epoch_slot_no: 3797 block_no: 2529489 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4281 time: 2019-05-02 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf90f72544f25fe1ffa703a069b7427191a89f1c25f10316b05ba6d7214378e53Block Operator
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