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 2540692 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2542081 epoch_slot_no: 14881 block_no: 2540573 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3343 time: 2019-05-05 08:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x95843d05d4df9e5f1f1caaf43f1abd2555c14f603575f9158478f9f91ff5f41dBlock Operator
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