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 2545807 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2547196 epoch_slot_no: 19996 block_no: 2545688 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3003 time: 2019-05-06 12:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfe03a7fd6b73c59835072e52eedee4bb8ae15c01ef9696a455c7177fefa38ea8Block Operator
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