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 2532129 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2533518 epoch_slot_no: 6318 block_no: 2532010 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1537 time: 2019-05-03 08:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7ffa007120f6168fa49880d9d5dde250e523fd198c13ec2924f9f4689c7653d6Block Operator
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