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 2539688 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2541077 epoch_slot_no: 13877 block_no: 2539569 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2079 time: 2019-05-05 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xac032e3863ac74af11ae57d12244cf4367845a4c07f92b5f1a5315d9c49c9b22Block Operator
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