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 2553711 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2555100 epoch_slot_no: 6300 block_no: 2553591 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1505 time: 2019-05-08 08:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7267f9f37f486c6501684c74a7d33d88f0cab081005b8266ff142dd51d41ea07Block Operator
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