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 2552987 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2554376 epoch_slot_no: 5576 block_no: 2552867 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2073 time: 2019-05-08 04:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb2badad9ecc17c3d9d976b4e306f10d64b16483b844412f4536b5bb8f55233ccBlock Operator
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