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 2555615 Details
Epoch: 118 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2557004 epoch_slot_no: 8204 block_no: 2555495 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2109 time: 2019-05-08 19:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2dd091c7269236764c64424ced62f976c699c3132e86f1e78a5471a6f06d1734Block Operator
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