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 2548583 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2549972 epoch_slot_no: 1172 block_no: 2548463 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1710 time: 2019-05-07 04:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x386b5113907e2dc95d70a478b1bf31b29d39a05aebe757275e6f818a06e2bf61Block Operator
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