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 2549667 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2551056 epoch_slot_no: 2256 block_no: 2549547 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3837 time: 2019-05-07 10:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x32c7bafdb870016a79bc119e7e1177739430b53443122a345cd0adabfd57d6f2Block Operator
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