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 2545423 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2546812 epoch_slot_no: 19612 block_no: 2545304 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 8494 time: 2019-05-06 10:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4c6abdff11dbe936da69698f6e8959a5d49cd94e2cec7e8feabeb5429b2480abBlock Operator
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