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 2542209 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2543598 epoch_slot_no: 16398 block_no: 2542090 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1307 time: 2019-05-05 16:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb6e64a0d4810a938230a6dac0ecd4793aea8cfea371d5edc464f9d7912e85ca1Block Operator
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