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 2532958 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2534347 epoch_slot_no: 7147 block_no: 2532839 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2580 time: 2019-05-03 13:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3dcf2121e3f64d328bcc8107056cdf699c7acc20ce210e352ab66789cc2d419dBlock Operator
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