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 2550262 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2551651 epoch_slot_no: 2851 block_no: 2550142 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2909 time: 2019-05-07 13:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdbaf9309a3ec446ab4271a2302606a90cd378a4ead943b988f1afc1f516ad364Block Operator
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