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 2542342 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2543731 epoch_slot_no: 16531 block_no: 2542223 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1172 time: 2019-05-05 17:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7347e4d13068fe77b6a292cb46bf3865a49d02969acc6b58968be6d731d23175Block Operator
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