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 2537214 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2538603 epoch_slot_no: 11403 block_no: 2537095 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2479 time: 2019-05-04 13:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfd702e00f382a600e81ab6500e0970e7fa277ef2dac81c364e3302d6795c6ab0Block Operator
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