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 2533261 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2534650 epoch_slot_no: 7450 block_no: 2533142 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2403 time: 2019-05-03 15:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6434ef06b7cad0decdb2c44137cfd12343a0fad32c0e51adc6e3bdfbe249833bBlock Operator
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