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 2537558 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2538947 epoch_slot_no: 11747 block_no: 2537439 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2101 time: 2019-05-04 15:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x93eb0da9478f28b3e9a89a0ca3583953050aebe1bf19ace6a55744cd4358246bBlock Operator
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