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 2549807 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2551196 epoch_slot_no: 2396 block_no: 2549687 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1576 time: 2019-05-07 11:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4515b4a214662c4ea04c39c598f838cf0c657de8aab1f829d983be7b97a16a8aBlock Operator
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