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 2539976 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2541365 epoch_slot_no: 14165 block_no: 2539857 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2019-05-05 04:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0c3405c4f1ca8125bdd493a4b9276f153c4d85f8a1014e8171a47776de19065eBlock Operator
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