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 2546347 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2547737 epoch_slot_no: 20537 block_no: 2546228 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3380 time: 2019-05-06 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd4b730806987cfeb0c3314e4c56f8889aa814c982d4dd84ee1e19e7c29d348b0Block Operator
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