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 2541385 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2542774 epoch_slot_no: 15574 block_no: 2541266 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2046 time: 2019-05-05 12:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc3a5106863ae101c4bcc52565257e9250ceee5c8d7a1f1260b339b1581f3f90cBlock Operator
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