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 2545137 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2546526 epoch_slot_no: 19326 block_no: 2545018 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2019-05-06 09:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc4b6a1cd65e52207c1afc802c9de4205479b5b9fa7d9b4f4cbd03bfa38095d97Block Operator
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