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 2541082 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2542471 epoch_slot_no: 15271 block_no: 2540963 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1714 time: 2019-05-05 10:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd75b53f49566f106daa3c0177187e892cf514a309efeacf488610431f3606bd1Block Operator
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