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 2532024 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2533413 epoch_slot_no: 6213 block_no: 2531905 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5601 time: 2019-05-03 08:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc8a42d477b23fa58a6193986e53c7d9f33302fca89e1bed6fe067135d72afaaaBlock Operator
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