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 2542032 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2543421 epoch_slot_no: 16221 block_no: 2541913 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 958 time: 2019-05-05 15:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd814af68b8db089612cdda7ce4a2ad3f003df3a195223f5bd77f76f4fff06199Block Operator
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