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 2549195 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2550584 epoch_slot_no: 1784 block_no: 2549075 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3520 time: 2019-05-07 07:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x18f1730c6471aa76b380127ad1eab792cf8f455e31b3585a754332d8068e50e8Block Operator
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