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 2534299 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2535688 epoch_slot_no: 8488 block_no: 2534180 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1311 time: 2019-05-03 20:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x630f60e53c4583db1b01746e0ae809fdbb94e419c26a8efa8642603c2bff8b87Block Operator
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