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 2547458 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2548847 epoch_slot_no: 47 block_no: 2547338 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2655 time: 2019-05-06 22:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x544a88797a67c8b96dd3de4269ab336f38b768ae6c38ba2eb65f9562f09593e4Block Operator
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