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 2547047 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2548437 epoch_slot_no: 21237 block_no: 2546928 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1211 time: 2019-05-06 19:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x285e1af6e968d880bbf3eb46007621df5df78c2f5b5da10f58274af7580ae9b8Block Operator
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