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 2551435 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2552824 epoch_slot_no: 4024 block_no: 2551315 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1029 time: 2019-05-07 20:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa86d500df93eac0a53ba9bf92808dad8db7d83ee41a7fd8fd850f7c8ef0fc9acBlock Operator
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