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 2545256 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2546645 epoch_slot_no: 19445 block_no: 2545137 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1388 time: 2019-05-06 09:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x66c95bbd8dc947284b83f62749cc5ad2955d6f64e6fd047cb1670b962e28076aBlock Operator
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