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 2532949 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2534338 epoch_slot_no: 7138 block_no: 2532830 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2259 time: 2019-05-03 13:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8a28d88774103879b57cb56111aa83a45387832bb035459aa03c395d32a7ff60Block Operator
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