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 2538082 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2539471 epoch_slot_no: 12271 block_no: 2537963 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 989 time: 2019-05-04 17:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5bbc6eb8364a01fb36325fe5244cfb4afa7802b4f6e5d69be4797912c22f36bdBlock Operator
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