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 2543354 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2544743 epoch_slot_no: 17543 block_no: 2543235 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 997 time: 2019-05-05 23:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb39815d564d754b4fe613f969e7c4f91180ac63fd05a913ac962e4d9c3465fceBlock Operator
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