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 2537260 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2538649 epoch_slot_no: 11449 block_no: 2537141 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2549 time: 2019-05-04 13:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x57177f13c7daa3060c29ee61406bd2ed6fb0b6d2ca24f9e7b3cb2eb022a458a5Block Operator
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