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 2541996 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2543385 epoch_slot_no: 16185 block_no: 2541877 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2013 time: 2019-05-05 15:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x59a2f1f934909eae9882441d916e4b084f611271d4a6f4a8e6b1ac27537e0c6fBlock Operator
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