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 2547622 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2549011 epoch_slot_no: 211 block_no: 2547502 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1627 time: 2019-05-06 22:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7ef94db467513cc46ed2322b9dfe03d991b5ae0705960c7dc28c586309b2fe2dBlock Operator
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