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 2532330 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2533719 epoch_slot_no: 6519 block_no: 2532211 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6350 time: 2019-05-03 09:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1b1d2988a7130ecbc8417f6e2fe1a55a374051c37dab902892b98d047439e1eeBlock Operator
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