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 2544517 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2545906 epoch_slot_no: 18706 block_no: 2544398 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1752 time: 2019-05-06 05:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc76fe4c9121ba43f6459b0339189848e1bb8a8a17d13aa833b477b18dcf00b98Block Operator
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