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 2538352 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2539741 epoch_slot_no: 12541 block_no: 2538233 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 993 time: 2019-05-04 19:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa94ec383f347e06df7aaa691700cbe1eb89a7d221d51b6fc533311935ec47487Block Operator
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