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 2549078 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2550467 epoch_slot_no: 1667 block_no: 2548958 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3017 time: 2019-05-07 07:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x85f23096080752b01318df963c303b0ddd571203875e1eb42bcab09e513f1221Block Operator
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