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 2544536 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2545925 epoch_slot_no: 18725 block_no: 2544417 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 993 time: 2019-05-06 05:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf807aacaddbc3f4e41cecb355624c19f517055e9d06140bf4101d0b164a3d543Block Operator
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