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 2538052 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2539441 epoch_slot_no: 12241 block_no: 2537933 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1868 time: 2019-05-04 17:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcee750283e7d27bedaf1230fe5c1beec3256e16c4ff072385b79d4f4ea4ba0bcBlock Operator
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