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 2543854 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2545243 epoch_slot_no: 18043 block_no: 2543735 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1745 time: 2019-05-06 01:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc15f17a93b7c40756ff57e467e464e05288d7cdd56c94ea7921084b1bb3c1980Block Operator
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