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 2542560 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2543949 epoch_slot_no: 16749 block_no: 2542441 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1993 time: 2019-05-05 18:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x10bbb03cbea63d13dba2b308c121cb9c1286ce12988bfe81dcba49207aac7d5fBlock Operator
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