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 2534493 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2535882 epoch_slot_no: 8682 block_no: 2534374 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1352 time: 2019-05-03 21:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf746c563e753f3fd76ab6549e5b88ae6e0a10e615b2c9490d06d2c6ab3f2422dBlock Operator
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