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 2533044 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2534433 epoch_slot_no: 7233 block_no: 2532925 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1682 time: 2019-05-03 13:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf94e5097480888cf51f9ac963f7dab9e2876166958e74e3e754fec47d69c4aa9Block Operator
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