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 2548012 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2549401 epoch_slot_no: 601 block_no: 2547892 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1386 time: 2019-05-07 01:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x11a785adfbd524b8bd09290eacc50f0d0679e445ee6d89db98bd08e383f73f0dBlock Operator
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