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 2534955 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2536344 epoch_slot_no: 9144 block_no: 2534836 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2019-05-04 00:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9ca444aff4c34b527302b1e05e8f37bbb4a168a05b26953b514a8aca1efed9bfBlock Operator
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