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 2546524 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2547914 epoch_slot_no: 20714 block_no: 2546405 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2468 time: 2019-05-06 16:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5a7679c7f1b6ef03a7d325a9cf077a074c7d6cb73639bc60894fa143feabb380Block Operator
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