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 2540356 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2541745 epoch_slot_no: 14545 block_no: 2540237 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2019-05-05 06:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0beffdf9d39b4898f9b0ef4e75bda35d34f64f1945f2a2b320f17a0f312d5ba9Block Operator
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