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 2541622 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2543011 epoch_slot_no: 15811 block_no: 2541503 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1891 time: 2019-05-05 13:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaada82c8a0fafbb433cd4aa0a2d0d8b9a5e2c0e5c89c560774f1e39b192e2602Block Operator
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