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 2541308 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2542697 epoch_slot_no: 15497 block_no: 2541189 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4418 time: 2019-05-05 11:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x73560954c1fe3028a0f56354b5cd31a611cfe35896c9cfb40e2f79af1f846fa7Block Operator
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