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 2532513 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2533902 epoch_slot_no: 6702 block_no: 2532394 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4605 time: 2019-05-03 10:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xca914cc709ef93919e8b6b2a0ddb9f6ba755d7ad83a4c98d4a3e24c89964d609Block Operator
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