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 2533307 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2534696 epoch_slot_no: 7496 block_no: 2533188 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2424 time: 2019-05-03 15:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x292577c5f5d364a2c2a3cfe42d9142ce6aa279b3808a5165c6ab2170249ec5ceBlock Operator
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