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 2546451 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2547841 epoch_slot_no: 20641 block_no: 2546332 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 993 time: 2019-05-06 16:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2e76cf6ea70e36d3bcad36dfd44a8162a54118d9fbe452998a011a7845ce65a2Block Operator
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