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 2550308 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2551697 epoch_slot_no: 2897 block_no: 2550188 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4965 time: 2019-05-07 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4843bf71d6567347b3f13cdf88018159deb63d6aec8909aa4970796da546f774Block Operator
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