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 2550314 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2551703 epoch_slot_no: 2903 block_no: 2550194 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 992 time: 2019-05-07 13:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x35c24a9c4cc329e29586ca330c6db2d8710b5acc378fb6bd5789d9a987035dd3Block Operator
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