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 2546599 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2547989 epoch_slot_no: 20789 block_no: 2546480 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 993 time: 2019-05-06 17:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7db4d150717f11ff9de805407d15b1042cc9c1b2b7e9dc72ca7bc52de6b86d7dBlock Operator
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