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 2534406 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2535795 epoch_slot_no: 8595 block_no: 2534287 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1311 time: 2019-05-03 21:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4c421dc81b9a74d14d93af1d381d60dbd5e5f059b7020e306573cea36423dc54Block Operator
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