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 2536696 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2538085 epoch_slot_no: 10885 block_no: 2536577 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1350 time: 2019-05-04 10:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x64bec9923e297eb268b87e7cf8838ab305997ff8c3a31b09f1428c1e79fcc9c5Block Operator
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