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 2541980 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2543369 epoch_slot_no: 16169 block_no: 2541861 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3442 time: 2019-05-05 15:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x80accaf1ce76f2d8cbfcf868c81ee227641f77566df2eb8934b5a00702267643Block Operator
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