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 2534085 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2535474 epoch_slot_no: 8274 block_no: 2533966 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4210 time: 2019-05-03 19:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd23567e6cdaae4e5ef2b7d05bc090e80b6f60d0e08e69feb432fcef83635c223Block Operator
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