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 2548431 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2549820 epoch_slot_no: 1020 block_no: 2548311 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1173 time: 2019-05-07 03:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x26224cd6442bf5b99549cad999d99a4e139e19bf76c8d8bc37b95c44adab6c05Block Operator
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