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 2538267 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2539656 epoch_slot_no: 12456 block_no: 2538148 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1376 time: 2019-05-04 18:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4f33aa9d0d8bc0396dee87dac2cf36a01e29b2cdc6500f16fbb753c08d8aecf0Block Operator
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