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 2536448 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2537837 epoch_slot_no: 10637 block_no: 2536329 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5182 time: 2019-05-04 08:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x00701c9604bed73e090c88e2bb280146238d09bb6ffb47c041448eb118d709e8Block Operator
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