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 2535779 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2537168 epoch_slot_no: 9968 block_no: 2535660 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6733 time: 2019-05-04 05:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x752bc7eb24cbfcb53e52d5e081d9e88959e1907741af49b7d8d79f3ad258c2c1Block Operator
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