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 2548662 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2550051 epoch_slot_no: 1251 block_no: 2548542 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1175 time: 2019-05-07 04:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x36e021dbfba2fe7932a637584935dd0f2c69468411291c2fe196449a12b27f27Block Operator
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