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 2535368 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2536757 epoch_slot_no: 9557 block_no: 2535249 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5550 time: 2019-05-04 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcc0f3ac6cefe48079479bc9bf39a4e2d36bf8f7903d4e9f9b80c1d0b2fce58feBlock Operator
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