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 2539855 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2541244 epoch_slot_no: 14044 block_no: 2539736 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 958 time: 2019-05-05 03:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x41ad2b357e8d21810180a43fe4fdc736af5db5975fdda6317c8179db901b5be0Block Operator
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