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 2536478 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2537867 epoch_slot_no: 10667 block_no: 2536359 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6009 time: 2019-05-04 09:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x175f2e7ff4b039799b944185fb489fa43fedea63dbda3ea607a98ed62c0addaaBlock Operator
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