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 2541965 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2543354 epoch_slot_no: 16154 block_no: 2541846 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2268 time: 2019-05-05 15:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x68e92847b6fdceee72ac5b60eee350b324fd9c3622527ff1cb83f3a685dce18aBlock Operator
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