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 2532351 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2533740 epoch_slot_no: 6540 block_no: 2532232 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2761 time: 2019-05-03 10:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3baa8f4db7bb89ded0573d646659dd42811913f1e1609b306681fddacd38f49eBlock Operator
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