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 2536221 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2537610 epoch_slot_no: 10410 block_no: 2536102 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2835 time: 2019-05-04 07:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x59c21e0148fbd73fa01c1f28f1ab848e21203557dea9a3d3e646a55d09f8f808Block Operator
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