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 2555197 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2556586 epoch_slot_no: 7786 block_no: 2555077 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 962 time: 2019-05-08 17:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x071bc7866495b9a9e190d0cd366d19c082678ca8f01935437c1af204580f82faBlock Operator
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