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 2542123 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2543512 epoch_slot_no: 16312 block_no: 2542004 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-05-05 16:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe59d8e7c44853cfd67d8b98b3556012b11797502f118fdc2f02cecb1ede5fb71Block Operator
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