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 2548191 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2549580 epoch_slot_no: 780 block_no: 2548071 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2059 time: 2019-05-07 02:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x91c2b51c9750eb0ab97f19043d910c57d7824d3c510bf126f7c9005c662526a7Block Operator
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