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 2544758 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2546147 epoch_slot_no: 18947 block_no: 2544639 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3530 time: 2019-05-06 07:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9b419438041ba52015aece4b6408464c20087bd43ae88f0c8c1d1ae458434926Block Operator
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