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 2548360 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2549749 epoch_slot_no: 949 block_no: 2548240 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4527 time: 2019-05-07 03:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6708e2079fa299caea921dd3610e083ab75ed3873a0706971a21032a3451a539Block Operator
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