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 2537361 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2538750 epoch_slot_no: 11550 block_no: 2537242 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2617 time: 2019-05-04 13:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9926f308daa2e6d9fdaff49c345791d745faf817d1dcc82f0bf7b4d5f7d092c3Block Operator
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