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 2534268 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2535657 epoch_slot_no: 8457 block_no: 2534149 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1886 time: 2019-05-03 20:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3ef5d1178cff2aacd20bd5a9e3174d2720f571733f8f13f8923130114f62c9a0Block Operator
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