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 2544455 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2545844 epoch_slot_no: 18644 block_no: 2544336 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2019-05-06 05:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5ddc7299900dec946efd5cd82aa131083c51d33982bed36b9c7efd5446ca4028Block Operator
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