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 2548329 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2549718 epoch_slot_no: 918 block_no: 2548209 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2248 time: 2019-05-07 02:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x55e6a1e1d5dfa452284e85b06f7df14f99611952284347c84bfb4732c5c3e9deBlock Operator
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