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 2552328 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2553717 epoch_slot_no: 4917 block_no: 2552208 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2019-05-08 01:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x33f657dc6600909f58b006e28e709f833e1fc148376b08e2a002da4d1bbec944Block Operator
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