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 2532407 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2533796 epoch_slot_no: 6596 block_no: 2532288 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2013 time: 2019-05-03 10:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x04afbfe17393960b5f569b0935f1edf27126da408f56ed3b1c06e89e82e53d16Block Operator
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