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 2547301 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2548691 epoch_slot_no: 21491 block_no: 2547182 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2364 time: 2019-05-06 21:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8211cf55c78a5c0bccfd4bcf78d94e26a78aa6f67df06a04fead9abf805db19dBlock Operator
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