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 2538580 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2539969 epoch_slot_no: 12769 block_no: 2538461 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1174 time: 2019-05-04 20:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x632a3b708900a6a1b3f298b8ed5134c529b10e175a0ab9e174e85a6e08d90bfaBlock Operator
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