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 2540722 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2542111 epoch_slot_no: 14911 block_no: 2540603 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2258 time: 2019-05-05 08:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb2516a6b2a774c0a599b8382ec8abf544ba6b23b42932ad14567e2a05eb6f35aBlock Operator
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