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 2533403 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2534792 epoch_slot_no: 7592 block_no: 2533284 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1529 time: 2019-05-03 15:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6d38605ad4fd532e85c82a6999551cbbc5ba1be32da2c6517727926171602461Block Operator
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