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 2533460 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2534849 epoch_slot_no: 7649 block_no: 2533341 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2686 time: 2019-05-03 16:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6855a2365a1154ba0191445093a18dbc7ea750e6daa95fa2760d87df6ede0295Block Operator
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