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 2533388 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2534777 epoch_slot_no: 7577 block_no: 2533269 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4786 time: 2019-05-03 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xab2561542def7298c907f403b92d1340bb40070974e8e3eb0e5fde48d9ecaf5dBlock Operator
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