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 2533601 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2534990 epoch_slot_no: 7790 block_no: 2533482 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1073 time: 2019-05-03 17:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x199480b5060a272b77e0812ebf9e19562d7f4b60093921b0efe721ed66949fe6Block Operator
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