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 2550873 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2552262 epoch_slot_no: 3462 block_no: 2550753 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1353 time: 2019-05-07 16:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdde39ab1a486883b2ff6f0445b9f732fc77d37a44a4d1e5643917402b95a63c8Block Operator
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