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 2555302 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2556691 epoch_slot_no: 7891 block_no: 2555182 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1545 time: 2019-05-08 17:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf3c32591fcea3692b20c3f20d81e64713e9a3331f52d1b3aece4d720394f2814Block Operator
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