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 2535107 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2536496 epoch_slot_no: 9296 block_no: 2534988 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3288 time: 2019-05-04 01:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x25d1d5eab5153e00a31996817a8f81b708a65486eea677730fcd1fb5d6b83cc8Block Operator
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