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 2532727 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2534116 epoch_slot_no: 6916 block_no: 2532608 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2727 time: 2019-05-03 12:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbdbefd21d67247b2bfd296bb5a5dd95b06388de9aa0d19ee1c8e3c0d4dcec45fBlock Operator
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