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 2543128 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2544517 epoch_slot_no: 17317 block_no: 2543009 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 997 time: 2019-05-05 21:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x77bcf44a4c6130f6f4905694218d4660455d4622dc90b1460d50f7e3cf8e9a73Block Operator
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