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 2544540 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2545929 epoch_slot_no: 18729 block_no: 2544421 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1207 time: 2019-05-06 05:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7158ec72232627e653131529d6a088d5f37956408a44b9b071c451b09381b61eBlock Operator
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