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 2545924 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2547314 epoch_slot_no: 20114 block_no: 2545805 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2297 time: 2019-05-06 13:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xad93809d1d8e5b9e053ce7d30aaf4e18261a0f2b29acf1d23cccbea7cd1fe729Block Operator
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