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 2550846 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2552235 epoch_slot_no: 3435 block_no: 2550726 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1033 time: 2019-05-07 16:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdd7ec6dc8739c598e38b136a622d31f92cafe800a39bad0f915fb062e86391a1Block Operator
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