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 2538887 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2540276 epoch_slot_no: 13076 block_no: 2538768 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1866 time: 2019-05-04 22:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdc11c6b9699b26f494edb72487775c562e52ef083c1445f03a28c3243648f4ecBlock Operator
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