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 2533108 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2534497 epoch_slot_no: 7297 block_no: 2532989 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1689 time: 2019-05-03 14:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xab53a3456c5e57c7e416b8d00a5d89328b113b7b7f4a1b3521a4676f25260645Block Operator
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