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 2518254 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2519641 epoch_slot_no: 14041 block_no: 2518136 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1315 time: 2019-04-30 03:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2f59c3b5cc3e691829e98bbfba77f60004f9a7ee64458ca0e81106d4a14383afBlock Operator
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