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 2535038 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2536427 epoch_slot_no: 9227 block_no: 2534919 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2834 time: 2019-05-04 01:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9fb3954dbfebbefca11e0e85001a637f2f7237760abe5d6d8338269c05282e7eBlock Operator
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