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 2536345 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2537734 epoch_slot_no: 10534 block_no: 2536226 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7087 time: 2019-05-04 08:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa9b10bdafc9c4cb0a9f28b3a41b4842164f5605149696e46766459f5aafdd669Block Operator
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