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 2534207 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2535596 epoch_slot_no: 8396 block_no: 2534088 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2296 time: 2019-05-03 20:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x588e38b7419edbdebc49bb0fa0c7da07a1f129faf2cf095bf9a5d21c436281efBlock Operator
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