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 2532618 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2534007 epoch_slot_no: 6807 block_no: 2532499 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1266 time: 2019-05-03 11:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbcf3b5217ae644917001bd00dc4bde23e75f83601ad2fcb77c10581ee842b78dBlock Operator
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