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 2547247 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2548637 epoch_slot_no: 21437 block_no: 2547128 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3733 time: 2019-05-06 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x704130ef95dfc51b4ef506f221a8736e2d34a36d6b2cf428a2098297c26b0e2eBlock Operator
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