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 2541608 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2542997 epoch_slot_no: 15797 block_no: 2541489 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2019-05-05 13:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x14c183708bc66b02317b88ed83253f68ae3ddce2d3c8d2094502336a80e3c6b6Block Operator
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