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 2537671 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2539060 epoch_slot_no: 11860 block_no: 2537552 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3303 time: 2019-05-04 15:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd66b9932b2affac1a0a7eb056ae5f8062f6716fa5fc1bb76b660f2331d919d22Block Operator
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