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 2542912 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2544301 epoch_slot_no: 17101 block_no: 2542793 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1172 time: 2019-05-05 20:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe2a7f63b70a7d9a5abe340fe1f3b73af5d13f6523dc8088cf5c52241c997ff07Block Operator
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