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 2541008 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2542397 epoch_slot_no: 15197 block_no: 2540889 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2329 time: 2019-05-05 10:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x400b82f6183c90b51f0d17c7c5e5bae2d9097f298ca2c37cb71741afd023fcc7Block Operator
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