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 2541984 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2543373 epoch_slot_no: 16173 block_no: 2541865 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2010 time: 2019-05-05 15:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd0521ffab7de9c836c1c9f017c3e6923bf4b2749572e7836b1ed662ba1907fc9Block Operator
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