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 2550156 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2551545 epoch_slot_no: 2745 block_no: 2550036 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2018 time: 2019-05-07 12:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0548af5a91a8ace819c6a25c5a36bbaca8f106072014bce38e60b9c5dcda0341Block Operator
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