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 2548328 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2549717 epoch_slot_no: 917 block_no: 2548208 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6640 time: 2019-05-07 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa09e51c011ddf186e6d0c1e21d2914a35392c2657d866fec63f987553caeb3baBlock Operator
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