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 2546538 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2547928 epoch_slot_no: 20728 block_no: 2546419 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4122 time: 2019-05-06 16:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd7fc0e9f631f24915e9bc743e4799ef01131f8c3204a5e1a7d1bc47fd8344fd0Block Operator
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