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 2518304 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2519691 epoch_slot_no: 14091 block_no: 2518186 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2187 time: 2019-04-30 04:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x03d575cf4700d06bb13a9d83f4babea2ebbab55aa3d2f1a3894e70a3b9b11835Block Operator
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