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 2541880 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2543269 epoch_slot_no: 16069 block_no: 2541761 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1176 time: 2019-05-05 15:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4bb14223544ef7e47f371dd7027ec3e3a69ed20ea1c161ca6e9de561c5534b8eBlock Operator
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