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 2541895 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2543284 epoch_slot_no: 16084 block_no: 2541776 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1344 time: 2019-05-05 15:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x41acbd1f23e5da2199c07a6cbe180ce73e73c05a7bb97b07115a04e5adc298ceBlock Operator
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