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 2552862 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2554251 epoch_slot_no: 5451 block_no: 2552742 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1668 time: 2019-05-08 04:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x71b839db94ee06eaf61ef34685dd2ab413254293f0971883c5817ebe41610139Block Operator
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