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 2543339 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2544728 epoch_slot_no: 17528 block_no: 2543220 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2019 time: 2019-05-05 23:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x16d8bf5f8a26cf5466e1c9c7537fdc0682f279718f4ffcc9d05faeee90f8ecc6Block Operator
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