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 2538788 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2540177 epoch_slot_no: 12977 block_no: 2538669 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4064 time: 2019-05-04 21:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x82aad94f1ad3358fc75cd76a811eb6f39d832bbafaea09a5c1b15906cf692dbdBlock Operator
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