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 2537977 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2539366 epoch_slot_no: 12166 block_no: 2537858 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2768 time: 2019-05-04 17:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa150330a09586d41f6e982c11c25d8264ac8fc5c7f2eee2ea43b8af0183a76afBlock Operator
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