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 2518450 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2519837 epoch_slot_no: 14237 block_no: 2518332 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1172 time: 2019-04-30 04:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3fdfc999011d78bc63d9901c25372d688f2a4a4d980232913998007dfc854cf8Block Operator
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