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 2550803 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2552192 epoch_slot_no: 3392 block_no: 2550683 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1395 time: 2019-05-07 16:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x72a0f70d19e6712256bb2b19751b24d157b9a8e2f63889818a3a5d9473967eacBlock Operator
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