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 2540051 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2541440 epoch_slot_no: 14240 block_no: 2539932 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 962 time: 2019-05-05 04:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf45927c1a6538c5d9575d4e014665b444c2670969b46201f13341ec20824a9b8Block Operator
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