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 2546331 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2547721 epoch_slot_no: 20521 block_no: 2546212 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1716 time: 2019-05-06 15:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7dcb688d4a70c836a589a5edb97c0e1c48a74f2bf58ca8260e7aff596da86f09Block Operator
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