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 2536482 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2537871 epoch_slot_no: 10671 block_no: 2536363 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6071 time: 2019-05-04 09:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4bfb8d2cbe5000dd8d90288ee66b6f436d850f71f1c0d912f918efaf72ec23a3Block Operator
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