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 2532356 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2533745 epoch_slot_no: 6545 block_no: 2532237 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1176 time: 2019-05-03 10:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x919fdb9a502cfbf44adbc59648dd336a2e5717d15599a00510d994b6b20dd757Block Operator
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