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 2541620 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2543009 epoch_slot_no: 15809 block_no: 2541501 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2031 time: 2019-05-05 13:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x374ebe782d0b05ac387f4a3659aebbfbf30450fd130f485f5553c47ac5e19fcdBlock Operator
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