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 2534039 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2535428 epoch_slot_no: 8228 block_no: 2533920 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1623 time: 2019-05-03 19:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbc89e9cf301a7ff0cf7e5f99853f1191550e1e0387529799855b6b44c60a43c4Block Operator
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