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 2532040 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2533429 epoch_slot_no: 6229 block_no: 2531921 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2194 time: 2019-05-03 08:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc09dbd2fc9a32966d984b02f97efbf93b7b53aff7a518d75775e2c4a8ac1ce0aBlock Operator
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