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 2540390 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2541779 epoch_slot_no: 14579 block_no: 2540271 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 987 time: 2019-05-05 06:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5d4fb1968f9c42a152093631e6f363ae05807a86c384852b1ef3033079cdfb28Block Operator
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