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 2518146 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2519533 epoch_slot_no: 13933 block_no: 2518028 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2019-04-30 03:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1c706dcdc30c884a486df8eaac1323bd9a372a062c9e0b421233ed77428f34d1Block Operator
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