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 2534393 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2535782 epoch_slot_no: 8582 block_no: 2534274 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 987 time: 2019-05-03 21:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2db51025befe6179bb9a4255a89bb87896f1e6ecd50b895eb5a4b7240cb8ceb0Block Operator
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