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 2533959 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2535348 epoch_slot_no: 8148 block_no: 2533840 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 954 time: 2019-05-03 19:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xceca2034da7190497a4a2b1352db5a4f05873e2205122706ecdb2a9f3c53d66cBlock Operator
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