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 2542942 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2544331 epoch_slot_no: 17131 block_no: 2542823 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3052 time: 2019-05-05 20:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3ec0a70f9e87f3cfcc43a6998567bac4d1e3e26006b44ac9bab02c6d1ee770b2Block Operator
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