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 2540676 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2542065 epoch_slot_no: 14865 block_no: 2540557 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3106 time: 2019-05-05 08:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8cf1638efd5d5b6b768333301b8d10475b39dbe01114d8cded6c5a2a0fe102fbBlock Operator
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