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 2538466 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2539855 epoch_slot_no: 12655 block_no: 2538347 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1713 time: 2019-05-04 20:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x604d94210bb8a3d7e1b8a35de38da6888dcc47c6f4557c1b15a5bc0574a517bdBlock Operator
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