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 2537151 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2538540 epoch_slot_no: 11340 block_no: 2537032 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1560 time: 2019-05-04 12:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7b53d8602480d293249881bb66d0d7e0517fdc61a82d529d35ba8cf007b803ecBlock Operator
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