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 2543542 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2544931 epoch_slot_no: 17731 block_no: 2543423 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1203 time: 2019-05-06 00:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x99fe6d7b391acc776432716bea159d9b742b765e67b5f4a0d6c8ba6ea901d5b9Block Operator
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