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 2543552 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2544941 epoch_slot_no: 17741 block_no: 2543433 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1703 time: 2019-05-06 00:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x310e9a63d9bdc89b5b39582088ae5a3a5df39e6c7f375e693a6625963de570e7Block Operator
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