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 2538118 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2539507 epoch_slot_no: 12307 block_no: 2537999 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1321 time: 2019-05-04 18:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x92269e82a029a7e38eeb89d3faf7ea3980cdf593b5b3d30efaeab8e3e6e54215Block Operator
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