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 2537748 Details
Epoch: 117Number of transactions in block: 2
slot_no: 2539137
epoch_slot_no: 11937
block_no: 2537629
slot_leader_id: 13
size: 1593
time: 2019-05-04 16:03:51
proto_major: 0
proto_minor: 2
hash: \xf64e66d7262eb8b1258815c1ff9ef50e155e2ba495ad2b5b4fefc8a90452e53b
Block Operator
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