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 2541568 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2542957 epoch_slot_no: 15757 block_no: 2541449 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2547 time: 2019-05-05 13:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7f9f84d63979825209ad8a91fbe1920df99777fade46c60c46993ab3ef58213dBlock Operator
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