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 2537885 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2539274 epoch_slot_no: 12074 block_no: 2537766 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3608 time: 2019-05-04 16:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfb0fabcdeeb26fda20d7a6b7497a023ed7e801ee71197ff1ff342c24c8fb5434Block Operator
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