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 2537611 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2539000 epoch_slot_no: 11800 block_no: 2537492 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1888 time: 2019-05-04 15:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x485a9c57fb0a876e9657162ecfb1da76c6b6997d38036e56a5ec47e410e1fd26Block Operator
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