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 2532238 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2533627 epoch_slot_no: 6427 block_no: 2532119 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3076 time: 2019-05-03 09:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xde8e66ff99e28f61c9604d21ddfa4abdbd09a7339cc2d853801ab3d7f9e1fbcbBlock Operator
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