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 2539678 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2541067 epoch_slot_no: 13867 block_no: 2539559 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2849 time: 2019-05-05 02:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb88c508afd73c1f8179083629a3865b89a6febafada02560d177e1bfdb8f6b47Block Operator
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