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 2549148 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2550537 epoch_slot_no: 1737 block_no: 2549028 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1349 time: 2019-05-07 07:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9b02852fb432b67422e3c905c233884265369ddd8231b7e5c8389ecd3c2f37ddBlock Operator
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