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 2554568 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2555957 epoch_slot_no: 7157 block_no: 2554448 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1319 time: 2019-05-08 13:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6adee8668c3ce310bbff6caacabf13bec6550685442dc762f994eec690c4a25cBlock Operator
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