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 2547790 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2549179 epoch_slot_no: 379 block_no: 2547670 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 992 time: 2019-05-06 23:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5049bb00d07401167f32d712ae2b9940ffbc42c494c5a8a3ac40b68ec3bb3769Block Operator
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