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 2535718 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2537107 epoch_slot_no: 9907 block_no: 2535599 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6392 time: 2019-05-04 04:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfd8b0e0bcf962e3d477b574120a4cf6ce0b7096d262d7e04edbda5f3aa4e57e2Block Operator
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