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 2536130 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2537519 epoch_slot_no: 10319 block_no: 2536011 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3154 time: 2019-05-04 07:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe33cc85d7ff4cf26ee1f3c86e5cee75521c6c66cb902c5b127bd50bdce223d9bBlock Operator
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