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 2549759 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2551148 epoch_slot_no: 2348 block_no: 2549639 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4162 time: 2019-05-07 10:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x102b4ef8c8545ec5b18135498c7817edbf3748dd56dba96dd47dd9f988bcdf6dBlock Operator
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