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 2533028 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2534417 epoch_slot_no: 7217 block_no: 2532909 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6417 time: 2019-05-03 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6e874aaecb21ff7ece8bb3f00facba3dec075e4470aa401731b097198526ea8bBlock Operator
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