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 2545102 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2546491 epoch_slot_no: 19291 block_no: 2544983 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3360 time: 2019-05-06 08:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x77c6db64e488de604d3f4e707b00b0d866026f6cb03a96f6571a07047e5d6c00Block Operator
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