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 2529899 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2531288 epoch_slot_no: 4088 block_no: 2529780 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 990 time: 2019-05-02 20:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x644d8ccb3361fb3d2119cad9842a23e43ed511b1bc6a69c8ef62417b3cc469a3Block Operator
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