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 2551693 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2553082 epoch_slot_no: 4282 block_no: 2551573 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1925 time: 2019-05-07 21:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9b2d7ed92bd8810fb425863df0a2adc4ecd57fff583f6ebb2d3373fefa8af286Block Operator
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