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 2540113 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2541502 epoch_slot_no: 14302 block_no: 2539994 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1336 time: 2019-05-05 05:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8b9acf7e5c2160cdea08b5905d78e80fc1fbf656c2401174188b0a98a514769aBlock Operator
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