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 2542505 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2543894 epoch_slot_no: 16694 block_no: 2542386 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-05-05 18:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x43e85e94a52cb1f6a2560c7c2246f5d44a5b7522d72f8b89ac942ccd05dc65e6Block Operator
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