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 2533658 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2535047 epoch_slot_no: 7847 block_no: 2533539 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1311 time: 2019-05-03 17:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8d9a24887e9cccf5fa95daff38974db12adfc9966d67d03156f2e362bbff48edBlock Operator
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