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 2533566 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2534955 epoch_slot_no: 7755 block_no: 2533447 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3093 time: 2019-05-03 16:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5a44a8125d3386ca733eac686213e685a6f8a10f7f29fd4d5533c91f4a125348Block Operator
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