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 2533780 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2535169 epoch_slot_no: 7969 block_no: 2533661 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1693 time: 2019-05-03 18:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3154b3f27b27256eb24c452da06881816cec6c028d9d785b0bc53a3015425249Block Operator
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