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 2542728 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2544117 epoch_slot_no: 16917 block_no: 2542609 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1311 time: 2019-05-05 19:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc6df17f3b1b97686c12988ca6743ed7d8a6a114a3eba596cc1c599ce0248b831Block Operator
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