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 2532940 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2534329 epoch_slot_no: 7129 block_no: 2532821 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1660 time: 2019-05-03 13:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4285c7652d956c23607c92549b7d1c835c38d411aab389ad1c73537d9e8c487bBlock Operator
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