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 2542058 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2543447 epoch_slot_no: 16247 block_no: 2541939 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2598 time: 2019-05-05 16:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa150ca535cec6531b8c09703800e7f632457678dbdc22f91288a1ee1750ba415Block Operator
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