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 2540382 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2541771 epoch_slot_no: 14571 block_no: 2540263 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2791 time: 2019-05-05 06:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc8503538d57a245f4aa788021bce5308f0e1a5ceb0bb4f2e3fc07d30beb2f6ebBlock Operator
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