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 2536619 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2538008 epoch_slot_no: 10808 block_no: 2536500 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2332 time: 2019-05-04 09:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1b6267906e9d560a5a9ac212a2e1195bf6c2c95b30af0532b1e44c95b6f980fbBlock Operator
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