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 2534006 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2535395 epoch_slot_no: 8195 block_no: 2533887 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2019-05-03 19:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc8b796830cdef5b57eb2bffe5afa8fcdf99cda3bbf7cbf1864f6616668c9b6d2Block Operator
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