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 2532020 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2533409 epoch_slot_no: 6209 block_no: 2531901 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3146 time: 2019-05-03 08:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x76a747c974b5d60f8c3ae62ff02097938a4b073f2e62fc186e8fe1ca25a44abbBlock Operator
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