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 2541873 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2543262 epoch_slot_no: 16062 block_no: 2541754 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3443 time: 2019-05-05 14:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8088357b20001932c282be34baeb135082de55b7cf4422e5dec52c2e5fe9ee8cBlock Operator
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