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 2533405 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2534794 epoch_slot_no: 7594 block_no: 2533286 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2019-05-03 15:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7ebbb396abb823777be37af30dbd2978aaeb461764a9f4ab6bf96f1eea5d2561Block Operator
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