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 2548660 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2550049 epoch_slot_no: 1249 block_no: 2548540 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1029 time: 2019-05-07 04:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xed8a38c38b6d8b41e2e0af6983331fafa3ec941862f4374fee1d1d862e7f7ff6Block Operator
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