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 2554020 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2555409 epoch_slot_no: 6609 block_no: 2553900 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2019-05-08 10:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd0a7bc7a72faf7a84770706d55c5164500b472b80d52ce958b66235d89dcfbd3Block Operator
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