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 2545133 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2546522 epoch_slot_no: 19322 block_no: 2545014 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2288 time: 2019-05-06 09:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xed147bb42ff539822382c83495f77c8091dc0de661866f0d273b244d20f32da0Block Operator
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