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 2543642 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2545031 epoch_slot_no: 17831 block_no: 2543523 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1750 time: 2019-05-06 00:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2bd996d24945c588759538ab52d1116d930262cfc6a5b89f6175e3d10143b93fBlock Operator
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