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 2518810 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2520197 epoch_slot_no: 14597 block_no: 2518692 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2212 time: 2019-04-30 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xff3968acc1fe3627cc5df391b0f2fb20de7c795d110952c860b3d39569b84c04Block Operator
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