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 2544289 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2545678 epoch_slot_no: 18478 block_no: 2544170 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2019-05-06 04:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc1246e9a3dcd5c7e644f18b79340009ae9f984273d7d2e57ae397d55d69134bfBlock Operator
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