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 2545209 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2546598 epoch_slot_no: 19398 block_no: 2545090 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3621 time: 2019-05-06 09:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x166e0c71f5f914eef6b0f707cee5a70aad435777e596d1532de66c2f35f60cc0Block Operator
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