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 2537089 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2538478 epoch_slot_no: 11278 block_no: 2536970 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3003 time: 2019-05-04 12:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7044de36c6c34c131a7355733f998b43300b813f87e722948018bed314751ec0Block Operator
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