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 2540713 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2542102 epoch_slot_no: 14902 block_no: 2540594 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1168 time: 2019-05-05 08:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x492f43e36bc885a1a548bfea71547083b8515ac5d037e37129cce6bfde3c371bBlock Operator
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