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 2532354 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2533743 epoch_slot_no: 6543 block_no: 2532235 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1898 time: 2019-05-03 10:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x116f9c8b46667818c17b9b933e11248bb210a04a0e882a0b76ab232b2fea2192Block Operator
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