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 2537031 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2538420 epoch_slot_no: 11220 block_no: 2536912 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3794 time: 2019-05-04 12:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x62feaf419ef03d3b09c79bfb78cebcc4e258dc75adab0b5cb0beca902569707fBlock Operator
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