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 2539898 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2541287 epoch_slot_no: 14087 block_no: 2539779 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2073 time: 2019-05-05 04:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa312e14fb780d8a00b8e0391c14347158d426844951b79de0cdc9e66284902b3Block Operator
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