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 2545654 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2547043 epoch_slot_no: 19843 block_no: 2545535 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2019-05-06 11:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe8d0aaf7eb2fb543cce175e315328b76f8e51ed1a15b5e30336f5a0e0b3944d5Block Operator
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