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 2536054 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2537443 epoch_slot_no: 10243 block_no: 2535935 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2721 time: 2019-05-04 06:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2301ec7c1e3f7dfb531848946787b36382c167de5a102acbb1dccfbee5f882a2Block Operator
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