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 2548421 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2549810 epoch_slot_no: 1010 block_no: 2548301 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1669 time: 2019-05-07 03:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8a31a38158960ba0e9267ececaf8f8719acd609629e3c1c162fabd1e44a0cdbbBlock Operator
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