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 2543772 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2545161 epoch_slot_no: 17961 block_no: 2543653 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 989 time: 2019-05-06 01:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x203c27f5f6fb32a4b63d4dd80e5ac58e07950f596c23bdd97b4a6595a3d94a15Block Operator
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