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 2518619 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2520006 epoch_slot_no: 14406 block_no: 2518501 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1348 time: 2019-04-30 05:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x66d9a934b106de8a125a1ebfe93e9164bff22e87de7ed81e1096beef562af611Block Operator
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