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 2533444 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2534833 epoch_slot_no: 7633 block_no: 2533325 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2019-05-03 16:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3771cf3bdc1d16db4de8d09fa1452af3d1b0bf78355074d3c1e7187952b6cb80Block Operator
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