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 2539869 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2541258 epoch_slot_no: 14058 block_no: 2539750 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4381 time: 2019-05-05 03:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x27ffd61ec6fad12406531e6b29e1dce65fde4c14d2c400245dbae02f3661ee64Block Operator
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