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 2539152 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2540541 epoch_slot_no: 13341 block_no: 2539033 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2019-05-04 23:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x70a4e74cdc64b1f4316e35565db157d68ce6223082932c0ff73a74bec7cb59e4Block Operator
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