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 2544563 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2545952 epoch_slot_no: 18752 block_no: 2544444 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3149 time: 2019-05-06 05:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x44f568260d09dff26fcebb57dd44f49824325499cf795be15d9c3ef90ad5419bBlock Operator
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