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 2552886 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2554275 epoch_slot_no: 5475 block_no: 2552766 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2019-05-08 04:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x65bef2f98c15ba27870ee24ad46831c4b2e8c90a0f8779a5f267b0530fcd6a0dBlock Operator
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