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 2552666 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2554055 epoch_slot_no: 5255 block_no: 2552546 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1176 time: 2019-05-08 02:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x11b409c40348552beeac8e5b0cb056ae4f2d0e2490e16e08f3132435a77c4492Block Operator
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