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 2536628 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2538017 epoch_slot_no: 10817 block_no: 2536509 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5719 time: 2019-05-04 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb979f0e91be824c6304216a4cf395821750868c46d14b780281bd61ce69097ecBlock Operator
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