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 2536558 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2537947 epoch_slot_no: 10747 block_no: 2536439 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1703 time: 2019-05-04 09:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x861c99d88c9cf1176060a7f732707686f6b2f7313fe5789651665ac03602b708Block Operator
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