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 2546231 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2547621 epoch_slot_no: 20421 block_no: 2546112 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1264 time: 2019-05-06 15:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc59ab96a96223d8cc2df5211a41d67b310c0c5fff45352816b42f460ff485ab2Block Operator
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