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 2533958 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2535347 epoch_slot_no: 8147 block_no: 2533839 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4203 time: 2019-05-03 19:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x795b3c581f58034a6245fb6587e535e686c7f1cac8a82d374e582a5605fda1c5Block Operator
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