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 2555318 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2556707 epoch_slot_no: 7907 block_no: 2555198 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 962 time: 2019-05-08 17:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4b05072632235bba3587e631c3fcc3b7e7b4ebac645fafa7848d021f39884edbBlock Operator
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