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 2541318 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2542707 epoch_slot_no: 15507 block_no: 2541199 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2442 time: 2019-05-05 11:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf3789d0df2ef235b4e3fef2350ac414493a9b9b52eefe7bbb46cf800eb96f42cBlock Operator
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