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 2538968 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2540357 epoch_slot_no: 13157 block_no: 2538849 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6954 time: 2019-05-04 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1772d049dffe731aad1d6939229755f5a220469725dad9cce82e0e320a608d5cBlock Operator
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