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 2537199 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2538588 epoch_slot_no: 11388 block_no: 2537080 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2048 time: 2019-05-04 13:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x22aecd2ab807d759d0e1c688859ec659f7f252b1880b48f2c0c330fe722e8261Block Operator
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