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 2539411 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2540800 epoch_slot_no: 13600 block_no: 2539292 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1845 time: 2019-05-05 01:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbd845e0c44082c79885173bbb8f52f1033b65220e57941b5668ca48827526cd1Block Operator
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