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 2532986 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2534375 epoch_slot_no: 7175 block_no: 2532867 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3381 time: 2019-05-03 13:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x88a23d91e55b86f6b859dda569fe402a19eb99e3b4073b6f1839737361300e8fBlock Operator
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