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 2542759 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2544148 epoch_slot_no: 16948 block_no: 2542640 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3238 time: 2019-05-05 19:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x46688fd86fd6de1d979a4ab5d66d805c3831a7ba291b506693e243f1fb6586f2Block Operator
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