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 2549048 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2550437 epoch_slot_no: 1637 block_no: 2548928 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6321 time: 2019-05-07 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe7b9dbb2a7069bbbf07bc572f8c4edfe6df8b66a9e54953e800621d43543f838Block Operator
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