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 2536682 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2538071 epoch_slot_no: 10871 block_no: 2536563 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1384 time: 2019-05-04 10:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xab55eb80495ce21982c233b29b8dc1823dbbf44ca994dc0b0656761f139b4f6bBlock Operator
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