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 2541876 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2543265 epoch_slot_no: 16065 block_no: 2541757 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1176 time: 2019-05-05 14:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x215dc55ffb62f24cf1f3d538edd3b3daed26d1a31d5d0f9a2e50960ef6e77039Block Operator
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