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 2537626 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2539015 epoch_slot_no: 11815 block_no: 2537507 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2578 time: 2019-05-04 15:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfc427215dd97b73cf1be3ff7ee33914dc0bc716466f45c497c3823a5fd1aa064Block Operator
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