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 2538105 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2539494 epoch_slot_no: 12294 block_no: 2537986 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 993 time: 2019-05-04 18:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd4987b43d1e85cfefca1d70f3196eeb99ba7247f84bf0e3d8204af46c4ff7332Block Operator
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