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 2554730 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2556119 epoch_slot_no: 7319 block_no: 2554610 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2431 time: 2019-05-08 14:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7954e1625032c432d9ca0ed891b9fa796aedf180d8007492c84c9055470cb615Block Operator
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