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 2551880 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2553269 epoch_slot_no: 4469 block_no: 2551760 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 987 time: 2019-05-07 22:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x79d0e8fd427f84cce54b32727d26764c569b0bac441b3a80a22dbe3c5a9a39b6Block Operator
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