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 2537540 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2538929 epoch_slot_no: 11729 block_no: 2537421 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2114 time: 2019-05-04 14:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0f832ffcd2a2ec5d16f762b4d59aee987dac40b92ff16c034ad2fefeffcff615Block Operator
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