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 2546188 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2547578 epoch_slot_no: 20378 block_no: 2546069 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1712 time: 2019-05-06 14:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd3eb1f95b171fae9b560770cea0874a533f1692612d9e553e64e8945410cc48cBlock Operator
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