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 2543278 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2544667 epoch_slot_no: 17467 block_no: 2543159 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1531 time: 2019-05-05 22:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc0df2d7b869bae652c30402ff6595e9d52ca2c9888e6254fc7e56b9f29a9f1baBlock Operator
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