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 2553920 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2555309 epoch_slot_no: 6509 block_no: 2553800 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1349 time: 2019-05-08 09:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f43d24dcb1c1ff47c9ef85ed9f5ab8d8b5eda0f9c3d7a4c07e2454f0ea1a9aeBlock Operator
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