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 2546614 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2548004 epoch_slot_no: 20804 block_no: 2546495 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2442 time: 2019-05-06 17:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2fca21a873f2ed6fbe1e69fc370284539f3d9607d4b846a0f0a9003da5d74e97Block Operator
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