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 2553180 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2554569 epoch_slot_no: 5769 block_no: 2553060 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1168 time: 2019-05-08 05:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa12f58ebd49baebf1e4808431abe9ea8c2645a7b58762fbadbf5041d2b6a2721Block Operator
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