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 2542895 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2544284 epoch_slot_no: 17084 block_no: 2542776 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-05-05 20:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x66c3ad9de78d612663d92a9706d0cdfaf76e7c488c96f4168162f9912f7ea775Block Operator
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