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 2536846 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2538235 epoch_slot_no: 11035 block_no: 2536727 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2019-05-04 11:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb56b1d2000f1532abe47409cfeab81db1671e7992dccf68d3127147ffadf33b4Block Operator
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