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 2547882 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2549271 epoch_slot_no: 471 block_no: 2547762 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4700 time: 2019-05-07 00:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaa025b387dddaf7ed137baf1346134476b09a320d99fc77bcd53452f8dd4c8e8Block Operator
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