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 2535047 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2536436 epoch_slot_no: 9236 block_no: 2534928 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2015 time: 2019-05-04 01:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf2a5df72d142dcaf238cd81dcdf9746446d0754f1a6763abb14b2d27591860d5Block Operator
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