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 2545438 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2546827 epoch_slot_no: 19627 block_no: 2545319 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2061 time: 2019-05-06 10:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf2469877cef743dd1c7f025331a3df50cae97a3ae30a16917462dfed04cc8c84Block Operator
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