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 2543781 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2545170 epoch_slot_no: 17970 block_no: 2543662 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2451 time: 2019-05-06 01:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc46325376860671d3eed3dedf0a5ac027a878357455883a2b3c363d27263da46Block Operator
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