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 2546017 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2547407 epoch_slot_no: 20207 block_no: 2545898 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 7662 time: 2019-05-06 14:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe9faa94b278ba1a25027ab27709c6265a973407c401ad81a8b8509591a3dce24Block Operator
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