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 2543662 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2545051 epoch_slot_no: 17851 block_no: 2543543 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2112 time: 2019-05-06 00:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x253e0663262b668f996594c44f24a08b29df04e9ca1ccf6787e71577e68c7b3aBlock Operator
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