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 2548358 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2549747 epoch_slot_no: 947 block_no: 2548238 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3556 time: 2019-05-07 03:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x09d797026dd2d23ba72fac2bf18f818b41691276c64b914b4352a7ab91a98fccBlock Operator
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