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 2532878 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2534267 epoch_slot_no: 7067 block_no: 2532759 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1346 time: 2019-05-03 13:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x41b3ffe5c0f4738d2243aae1c126c91bd93ef9ae61a43c15866d00e997322c59Block Operator
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