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 2536283 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2537672 epoch_slot_no: 10472 block_no: 2536164 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2419 time: 2019-05-04 07:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfd67c7188f1d68c5be67e1ca900ec049f544c7c1287d9995e450092961882d31Block Operator
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