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 2541798 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2543187 epoch_slot_no: 15987 block_no: 2541679 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2437 time: 2019-05-05 14:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9689cc5dc3bcf5e0c61f3ac21935c3167cd78733c25415e6abbb857f133aaf19Block Operator
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