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 2551208 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2552597 epoch_slot_no: 3797 block_no: 2551088 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2828 time: 2019-05-07 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x94ded2b0475cbb27f04d08588f95ff5e5f29432f423a49c75ef7731f43d7a0d0Block Operator
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