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 2550338 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2551727 epoch_slot_no: 2927 block_no: 2550218 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2652 time: 2019-05-07 14:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x12f35b714e11367d5bf79f3215ee0f71d6c70937c3d4fd9c8af806a5d04e44f7Block Operator
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