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 2539915 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2541304 epoch_slot_no: 14104 block_no: 2539796 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2569 time: 2019-05-05 04:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x722030ce008d962bff08d542c5d709f03001befc78c51d90e8a5eb7b37c9b05bBlock Operator
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