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 2549331 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2550720 epoch_slot_no: 1920 block_no: 2549211 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1316 time: 2019-05-07 08:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x17f43706a28c32b26323c3fedffce1190e82f73bab7c717ee31eef915e62a6b0Block Operator
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