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 2544938 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2546327 epoch_slot_no: 19127 block_no: 2544819 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1358 time: 2019-05-06 08:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe61b8977f1eb53de0fc601c84fae66a089f4cd92e9fe2dd2877c1aaa745f72acBlock Operator
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