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 2542881 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2544270 epoch_slot_no: 17070 block_no: 2542762 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1656 time: 2019-05-05 20:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7275a4160a61938990ebcb3f1024f08ee289047842f727f7a63a671b0b4a55dbBlock Operator
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