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 2545224 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2546613 epoch_slot_no: 19413 block_no: 2545105 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4870 time: 2019-05-06 09:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa3b3bcc0745dff9a33992c94f848f80d8e58882053eef6224e293009507e5cb0Block Operator
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