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 2537779 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2539168 epoch_slot_no: 11968 block_no: 2537660 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2077 time: 2019-05-04 16:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x82f547fcd7287e128f8f0668deedf21aa7659fe1abe0b010b3249ad47ed3f117Block Operator
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