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 2550458 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2551847 epoch_slot_no: 3047 block_no: 2550338 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1576 time: 2019-05-07 14:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x90ce4d775ebc5555c3dc490f334a9df748a6f3c606851fbe6026e086b146709cBlock Operator
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