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 2540839 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2542228 epoch_slot_no: 15028 block_no: 2540720 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2019-05-05 09:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6bc384d640cebf86de393c61af6e20619d0e62b5a8ef305fadbce0fe94831e67Block Operator
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