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 2538065 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2539454 epoch_slot_no: 12254 block_no: 2537946 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1564 time: 2019-05-04 17:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5d4417b28bbcf203bce3f28b188428f382879842f1ecf78bfa1274b1d158987bBlock Operator
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