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 2543512 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2544901 epoch_slot_no: 17701 block_no: 2543393 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1749 time: 2019-05-06 00:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6b6aadd0b6dd9910a5158d32e9acf7407d6318c0569ee2ae34adfe963e61a08aBlock Operator
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