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 2554151 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2555540 epoch_slot_no: 6740 block_no: 2554031 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2257 time: 2019-05-08 11:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5afe4a3861108d93dea07b8d96fb4cc61eeeabae8b564620769208ae00a702b6Block Operator
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