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 2551058 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2552447 epoch_slot_no: 3647 block_no: 2550938 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2041 time: 2019-05-07 18:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf43ef381e83261a8827b6f924b84184451a088cb6774d6d8eb716186806d99d3Block Operator
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