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 2534497 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2535886 epoch_slot_no: 8686 block_no: 2534378 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1387 time: 2019-05-03 22:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x29cbc59f241eb89899eb593fa8034cdc34a1decd81b0eb4245d4f7e38474d2fbBlock Operator
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