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 2536262 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2537651 epoch_slot_no: 10451 block_no: 2536143 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1387 time: 2019-05-04 07:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7c3f5075664858c32c3565a2ff74c746f74c1a40683cbe37680def5de0b3d9bcBlock Operator
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