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 2536100 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2537489 epoch_slot_no: 10289 block_no: 2535981 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5584 time: 2019-05-04 06:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2fe21ec6eb0efd905f0580032a4ddd1b85b28b31461d886d7f36ed27d2b6c6b7Block Operator
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