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 2518654 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2520041 epoch_slot_no: 14441 block_no: 2518536 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 958 time: 2019-04-30 05:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6db83817a13899ab4b78992b65319cc07b48edc0173aa3dfe74b118969b835b6Block Operator
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