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 2545358 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2546747 epoch_slot_no: 19547 block_no: 2545239 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2839 time: 2019-05-06 10:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x52e69c1ec9fb0ba3cba069e713e6f08340a28d60109ee24e4528fb9633f2f19eBlock Operator
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