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 2552468 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2553857 epoch_slot_no: 5057 block_no: 2552348 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1527 time: 2019-05-08 01:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xee180e798f4f2ad1fb6043912d51c73198ba7e270b3085f3b943601fa28ac9acBlock Operator
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