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 2535058 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2536447 epoch_slot_no: 9247 block_no: 2534939 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1754 time: 2019-05-04 01:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd56ea7e78e46e1a450db0474df0ae93541ee4d0723afe85ad9cd4e92b5e2c9dcBlock Operator
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