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 2544509 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2545898 epoch_slot_no: 18698 block_no: 2544390 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1317 time: 2019-05-06 05:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x43abf39030e56f50c082fa0f46fed2c70090c40784e20577236dc298a807725cBlock Operator
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