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 2537321 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2538710 epoch_slot_no: 11510 block_no: 2537202 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4357 time: 2019-05-04 13:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4a6082b4388b8b692ccdd9bd8aa42ef6c720dbfd12aeb370a58af86076debf7bBlock Operator
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