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 2547240 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2548630 epoch_slot_no: 21430 block_no: 2547121 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2261 time: 2019-05-06 20:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x57d1110a87540c0ea570f7e2718f54017984df3a7d2379f9c6a767675887ef89Block Operator
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