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 2534925 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2536314 epoch_slot_no: 9114 block_no: 2534806 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1309 time: 2019-05-04 00:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0d65427bbbf7864b2c25548948f29a5d748eb0d6afc978d6e7028c630d6b19e2Block Operator
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