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 2542103 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2543492 epoch_slot_no: 16292 block_no: 2541984 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2387 time: 2019-05-05 16:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x24aa9c3e987dfdaf891942392bd5b6d6e048363f5893c2e1b931b57491c576caBlock Operator
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