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 2541812 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2543201 epoch_slot_no: 16001 block_no: 2541693 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2411 time: 2019-05-05 14:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb9294189583ab37efdbee96c837c195440466953691e7573e7156b9dc5a461edBlock Operator
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