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 2550130 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2551519 epoch_slot_no: 2719 block_no: 2550010 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1029 time: 2019-05-07 12:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xda00f3666a644925aba517065a81dd10e8551072613c95f2a74ff8954bc8a389Block Operator
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