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 2535963 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2537352 epoch_slot_no: 10152 block_no: 2535844 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2902 time: 2019-05-04 06:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1911f7bee436ef4736f1a5a5bb82c3c2406691c0df2336940f76b4dc32d4e2ddBlock Operator
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