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 2538248 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2539637 epoch_slot_no: 12437 block_no: 2538129 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4810 time: 2019-05-04 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x90f4bb075b4c058c989a45fe4ee82cdd7122f6bb0daa03f007aba5656544de2bBlock Operator
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