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 2529653 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2531042 epoch_slot_no: 3842 block_no: 2529534 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1000 time: 2019-05-02 19:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x02a472b92790761a1df75cef551162c01639523d13c7afa0ea52cdfc6388a409Block Operator
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