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 2541865 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2543254 epoch_slot_no: 16054 block_no: 2541746 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1176 time: 2019-05-05 14:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb8ab5fb3d9bf4155ca9d2407477d9b7ba7840106148133f424e46ac903c77537Block Operator
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