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 2542548 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2543937 epoch_slot_no: 16737 block_no: 2542429 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2019-05-05 18:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8deb3cb100f0aa9af3f1755788a8ddf3b1fa8ce95872a3fb9baff55b2fe16f9eBlock Operator
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