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 2550491 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2551880 epoch_slot_no: 3080 block_no: 2550371 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3305 time: 2019-05-07 14:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6444108d65831e5fff49e63e45e14920c2c9fadb42a8ff0730ca7c4152d244e5Block Operator
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