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 2537916 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2539305 epoch_slot_no: 12105 block_no: 2537797 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2401 time: 2019-05-04 16:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x87bd05e543473f6520ff4d8ff0d98ac12180777cdfc7535a3079573670e5622eBlock Operator
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