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 2537528 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2538917 epoch_slot_no: 11717 block_no: 2537409 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6447 time: 2019-05-04 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x61be4beefc3b42a215f937e7572655aa02a9761dca65406862aaef83f8658cbfBlock Operator
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