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 2553546 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2554935 epoch_slot_no: 6135 block_no: 2553426 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1718 time: 2019-05-08 07:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x87fe3c9189b5335f3ed983b657b7c882efe08060d05ed4b6661e601483391af5Block Operator
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