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 2546160 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2547550 epoch_slot_no: 20350 block_no: 2546041 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1539 time: 2019-05-06 14:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdb7aa9d954f9ef559f0a470a018d9db40f68ce65a62eeba570cde6433427875dBlock Operator
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