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 2548644 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2550033 epoch_slot_no: 1233 block_no: 2548524 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3377 time: 2019-05-07 04:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5af6475454b35a355a2b87c2dd9d2dae74fb21073df9671c7c21c60a380f8709Block Operator
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