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 2536616 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2538005 epoch_slot_no: 10805 block_no: 2536497 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1892 time: 2019-05-04 09:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa7eee9ed62f7c7ec474a630ad267b1f799b82fa78bb5686c22d98b117c9f2813Block Operator
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