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 2551847 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2553236 epoch_slot_no: 4436 block_no: 2551727 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1344 time: 2019-05-07 22:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb04b949c0a4052e21a123f14b1385b7d406e8d398aff84c34dc4b949e9c13bd5Block Operator
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