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 2547608 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2548997 epoch_slot_no: 197 block_no: 2547488 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5359 time: 2019-05-06 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x69ac2a37fbdc69c7f017d9b5367febc3b14f8d07334b18fe8ae14f003221ae82Block Operator
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