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 2547851 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2549240 epoch_slot_no: 440 block_no: 2547731 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1361 time: 2019-05-07 00:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xad4168ba0c6dbb7d75b81aa7d6c95611d0c606f8b97a2496d4c1cafbc5999187Block Operator
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