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 2514618 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2516005 epoch_slot_no: 10405 block_no: 2514500 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-04-29 07:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xef72fc61313ea4b7c5f7c99d04edd48ff371a1d2bd25724b489979d4e8c5de50Block Operator
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