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 2542753 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2544142 epoch_slot_no: 16942 block_no: 2542634 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1172 time: 2019-05-05 19:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x898b0511c3b8881297e255d12853399402c2a49220106c1703514b66e29a53d8Block Operator
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