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 2540977 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2542366 epoch_slot_no: 15166 block_no: 2540858 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4158 time: 2019-05-05 10:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x33d3d556d30111bf354dd910ff2bc808327c33d7cf4058f44d4bb41030b44dc6Block Operator
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