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 2546896 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2548286 epoch_slot_no: 21086 block_no: 2546777 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1022 time: 2019-05-06 18:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9961279870bd91537ba74122cd3bbde444cad37e39934b52557d15eca68b3eafBlock Operator
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