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 2544008 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2545397 epoch_slot_no: 18197 block_no: 2543889 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3545 time: 2019-05-06 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdd120e8de029e2ffd158cdb0800fceb2505d9096922fd43ac02727de51c884faBlock Operator
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