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 2545437 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2546826 epoch_slot_no: 19626 block_no: 2545318 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2806 time: 2019-05-06 10:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3227c9bd7287c570c89d30f78d66fe994ada043e1fe1e02911a850f7df93e09fBlock Operator
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