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 2548288 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2549677 epoch_slot_no: 877 block_no: 2548168 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2266 time: 2019-05-07 02:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc189fdff427cf77b5d1299ea2d9e8d24e28dd70ba4c90740830582d2084a898bBlock Operator
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