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 2545838 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2547227 epoch_slot_no: 20027 block_no: 2545719 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3000 time: 2019-05-06 13:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3cf248b6654b3275205761d39ea1c6d81345f6181d542ad51bbd69e652e57804Block Operator
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