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 2537152 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2538541 epoch_slot_no: 11341 block_no: 2537033 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1022 time: 2019-05-04 12:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfebba0a32f40df2da6215437f70f8af29bfed8d899602162e484a7a9614ef92aBlock Operator
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