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 2516920 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2518307 epoch_slot_no: 12707 block_no: 2516802 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1350 time: 2019-04-29 20:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x77dbc2a7f7cc63e274c1919b980d3e468c6a33334fb70f08c7f4fc0c07cda13eBlock Operator
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