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 2536838 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2538227 epoch_slot_no: 11027 block_no: 2536719 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2649 time: 2019-05-04 11:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xce0f2003486aef27b9937bda6fdebfc929286be0c98b4a987691e85f5e582ac1Block Operator
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