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 2551311 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2552700 epoch_slot_no: 3900 block_no: 2551191 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 992 time: 2019-05-07 19:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x125295c812b650fac2ffdf8c757f244ca785fc8bc23ce3858109896e91df6628Block Operator
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