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 2534894 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2536283 epoch_slot_no: 9083 block_no: 2534775 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2861 time: 2019-05-04 00:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4e8a120904dafadd3a61a9ccd19c556c4d1af418d7869e6c6b7d4b8ff43a2cc0Block Operator
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