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 2518881 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2520268 epoch_slot_no: 14668 block_no: 2518763 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1106 time: 2019-04-30 07:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa2b9c90b143031192fc240d2502a12e76388e3fa53a9ed127720000996f31912Block Operator
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