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 2548902 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2550291 epoch_slot_no: 1491 block_no: 2548782 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1214 time: 2019-05-07 06:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5b5e6175dd281c509ad044da58a64f99f4897c17278147243ba15ca4f4feccb0Block Operator
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