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 2544522 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2545911 epoch_slot_no: 18711 block_no: 2544403 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2019-05-06 05:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd216953d50e1c777d021c85486b31f67ab437798e080c5d26f1e32ade10614f3Block Operator
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