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 2550278 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2551667 epoch_slot_no: 2867 block_no: 2550158 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2557 time: 2019-05-07 13:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf6bce1349f8b7ab626d663f611edb4571152b7c90a63dbc4c292c0a94a04926bBlock Operator
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