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 2544777 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2546166 epoch_slot_no: 18966 block_no: 2544658 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1313 time: 2019-05-06 07:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8bef7d2091d78906128e50d743cea8ecfdf7e79a4d0f1b5790cd8e367bc166e0Block Operator
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