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 2547270 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2548660 epoch_slot_no: 21460 block_no: 2547151 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1876 time: 2019-05-06 20:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6417279457f1561627b41db29a560e2401d7cbe90293d4c9bd784dc84e403ad7Block Operator
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