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 2552828 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2554217 epoch_slot_no: 5417 block_no: 2552708 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2065 time: 2019-05-08 03:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe9ef64f6b6c8134176dd5be40e8525e4500f6802a6d2c8a7ff115bc3ca331326Block Operator
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